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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.63, 254.81 and 126.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.63, 254.81 and 126.53 is: 174.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.63 : 254.81 = 126.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.63/254.81 = 126.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.63x = 254.81 × 126.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.63x = 32,240.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,240.48/184.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.63

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