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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.10, 253.74 and 125.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.10, 253.74 and 125.78 is: 173.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.10 : 253.74 = 125.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.10/253.74 = 125.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.10x = 253.74 × 125.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.10x = 31,915.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,915.42/184.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.36

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