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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.43, 254.29 and 122.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.43, 254.29 and 122.21 is: 168.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.43 : 254.29 = 122.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.43/254.29 = 122.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.43x = 254.29 × 122.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.43x = 31,076.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,076.39/184.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.50

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