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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.74, 254.72 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.74, 254.72 and 122.56 is: 168.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.74 : 254.72 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.74/254.72 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.74x = 254.72 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.74x = 31,218.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,218.48/184.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.99

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