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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.80, 254.88 and 126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.80, 254.88 and 126.56 is: 174.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.80 : 254.88 = 126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.80/254.88 = 126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.80x = 254.88 × 126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.80x = 32,257.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,257.61/184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.55

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