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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.41, 254.30 and 122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.41, 254.30 and 122.22 is: 168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.41 : 254.30 = 122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.41/254.30 = 122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.41x = 254.30 × 122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.41x = 31,079.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,079.93/184.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.54

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