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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.78, 255.27 and 129.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.78, 255.27 and 129.70 is: 179.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.78 : 255.27 = 129.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.78/255.27 = 129.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.78x = 255.27 × 129.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.78x = 33,108.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,108.52/184.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.18

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