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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.45, 254.74 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.45, 254.74 and 125.70 is: 173.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.45 : 254.74 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.45/254.74 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.45x = 254.74 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.45x = 32,020.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,020.50/184.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.60

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