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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.29, 254.48 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.29, 254.48 and 126.24 is: 174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.29 : 254.48 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.29/254.48 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.29x = 254.48 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.29x = 32,124.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,124.92/184.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.32

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