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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.56, 254.58 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.56, 254.58 and 122.40 is: 168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.56 : 254.58 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.56/254.58 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.56x = 254.58 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.56x = 31,160.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,160.59/184.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.84

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