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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.83, 255.09 and 122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.83, 255.09 and 122.64 is: 169.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.83 : 255.09 = 122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.83/255.09 = 122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.83x = 255.09 × 122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.83x = 31,284.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,284.40/184.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.26

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