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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.21, 254.31 and 122.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.21, 254.31 and 122.11 is: 168.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.21 : 254.31 = 122.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.21/254.31 = 122.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.21x = 254.31 × 122.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.21x = 31,052.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,052.70/184.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.57

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