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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.29, 254.34 and 122.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.29, 254.34 and 122.02 is: 168.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.29 : 254.34 = 122.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.29/254.34 = 122.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.29x = 254.34 × 122.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.29x = 31,033.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,033.78/184.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.39

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