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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.24, 254.08 and 128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.24, 254.08 and 128.88 is: 177.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.24 : 254.08 = 128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.24/254.08 = 128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.24x = 254.08 × 128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.24x = 32,745.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,745.83/184.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.73

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