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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.37, 254.49 and 122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.37, 254.49 and 122.22 is: 168.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.37 : 254.49 = 122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.37/254.49 = 122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.37x = 254.49 × 122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.37x = 31,102.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,102.46/184.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.70

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