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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.74, 255 and 122.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.74, 255 and 122.63 is: 169.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.74 : 255 = 122.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.74/255 = 122.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.74x = 255 × 122.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.74x = 31,269.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,269.38/184.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.26

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