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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.77, 254.90 and 121.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.77, 254.90 and 121.82 is: 168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.77 : 254.90 = 121.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.77/254.90 = 121.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.77x = 254.90 × 121.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.77x = 31,052.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,052.47/184.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.06

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