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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.62, 254.85 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.62, 254.85 and 122.49 is: 169.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.62 : 254.85 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.62/254.85 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.62x = 254.85 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.62x = 31,216.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,216.58/184.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.09

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