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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.50, 254.39 and 122.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.50, 254.39 and 122.19 is: 168.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.50 : 254.39 = 122.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.50/254.39 = 122.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.50x = 254.39 × 122.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.50x = 31,083.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,083.30/184.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.47

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