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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.53, 254.61 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.53, 254.61 and 122.34 is: 168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.53 : 254.61 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.53/254.61 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.53x = 254.61 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.53x = 31,148.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,148.99/184.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.80

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