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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.52, 254.72 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.52, 254.72 and 122.28 is: 168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.52 : 254.72 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.52/254.72 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.52x = 254.72 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.52x = 31,147.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,147.16/184.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.80

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