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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.74, 254.68 and 129.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.74, 254.68 and 129.31 is: 178.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.74 : 254.68 = 129.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.74/254.68 = 129.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.74x = 254.68 × 129.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.74x = 32,930.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,930.75/184.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.25

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