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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.80, 255.06 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.80, 255.06 and 126.60 is: 174.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.80 : 255.06 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.80/255.06 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.80x = 255.06 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.80x = 32,290.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,290.60/184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.73

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