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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.41, 254.46 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.41, 254.46 and 122.28 is: 168.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.41 : 254.46 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.41/254.46 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.41x = 254.46 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.41x = 31,115.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,115.37/184.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.73

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