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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.61, 254.81 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.61, 254.81 and 122.56 is: 169.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.61 : 254.81 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.61/254.81 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.61x = 254.81 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.61x = 31,229.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,229.51/184.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.16

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