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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.60, 254.82 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.60, 254.82 and 126.64 is: 174.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.60 : 254.82 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.60/254.82 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.60x = 254.82 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.60x = 32,270.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,270.40/184.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.81

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