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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.62, 255 and 126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.62, 255 and 126.30 is: 174.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.62 : 255 = 126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.62/255 = 126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.62x = 255 × 126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.62x = 32,206.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,206.50/184.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.45

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