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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.80, 255.08 and 122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.80, 255.08 and 122.60 is: 169.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.80 : 255.08 = 122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.80/255.08 = 122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.80x = 255.08 × 122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.80x = 31,272.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,272.81/184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.23

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