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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.70, 254.73 and 122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.70, 254.73 and 122.50 is: 168.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.70 : 254.73 = 122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.70/254.73 = 122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.70x = 254.73 × 122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.70x = 31,205.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,205.23/184.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.95

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