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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.63, 254.92 and 122.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.63, 254.92 and 122.54 is: 169.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.63 : 254.92 = 122.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.63/254.92 = 122.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.63x = 254.92 × 122.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.63x = 31,237.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,237.61/184.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.19

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