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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.60, 254.84 and 122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.60, 254.84 and 122.52 is: 169.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.60 : 254.84 = 122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.60/254.84 = 122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.60x = 254.84 × 122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.60x = 31,223.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,223.00/184.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.14

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