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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.74, 254.98 and 122.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.74, 254.98 and 122.57 is: 169.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.74 : 254.98 = 122.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.74/254.98 = 122.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.74x = 254.98 × 122.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.74x = 31,252.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,252.90/184.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.17

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