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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.67, 184.22 and 117.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.67, 184.22 and 117.78 is: 176.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.67 : 184.22 = 117.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.67/184.22 = 117.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.67x = 184.22 × 117.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.67x = 21,695.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,695.92/122.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.87

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