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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.16, 254.24 and 129.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.16, 254.24 and 129.08 is: 178.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.16 : 254.24 = 129.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.16/254.24 = 129.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.16x = 254.24 × 129.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.16x = 32,817.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,817.30/184.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.20

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