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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.52, 254.48 and 126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.52, 254.48 and 126.30 is: 174.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.52 : 254.48 = 126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.52/254.48 = 126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.52x = 254.48 × 126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.52x = 32,140.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,140.82/184.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.19

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