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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.68, 254.88 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.68, 254.88 and 126.36 is: 174.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.68 : 254.88 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.68/254.88 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.68x = 254.88 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.68x = 32,206.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,206.64/184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.39

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