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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.67, 254.40 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.67, 254.40 and 129.32 is: 178.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.67 : 254.40 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.67/254.40 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.67x = 254.40 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.67x = 32,899.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,899.01/184.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.15

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