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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.34, 254.34 and 128.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.34, 254.34 and 128.99 is: 177.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.34 : 254.34 = 128.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.34/254.34 = 128.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.34x = 254.34 × 128.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.34x = 32,806.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,806.04/184.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.97

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