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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.80, 254.87 and 122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.80, 254.87 and 122.58 is: 169.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.80 : 254.87 = 122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.80/254.87 = 122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.80x = 254.87 × 122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.80x = 31,241.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,241.35/184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.05

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