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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.47, 254.46 and 129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.47, 254.46 and 129.27 is: 178.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.47 : 254.46 = 129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.47/254.46 = 129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.47x = 254.46 × 129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.47x = 32,894.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,894.04/184.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.32

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