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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.84, 255.18 and 122.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.84, 255.18 and 122.75 is: 169.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.84 : 255.18 = 122.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.84/255.18 = 122.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.84x = 255.18 × 122.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.84x = 31,323.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,323.39/184.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.47

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