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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.85, 254.67 and 129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.85, 254.67 and 129.50 is: 178.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.85 : 254.67 = 129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.85/254.67 = 129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.85x = 254.67 × 129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.85x = 32,978.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,978.49/184.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.41

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