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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.38, 254.34 and 122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.38, 254.34 and 122.22 is: 168.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.38 : 254.34 = 122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.38/254.34 = 122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.38x = 254.34 × 122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.38x = 31,085.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,085.43/184.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.59

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