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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.53, 254.76 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.53, 254.76 and 122.45 is: 169.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.53 : 254.76 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.53/254.76 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.53x = 254.76 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.53x = 31,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,193.92/184.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.04

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