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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.87, 255.25 and 122.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.87, 255.25 and 122.83 is: 169.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.87 : 255.25 = 122.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.87/255.25 = 122.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.87x = 255.25 × 122.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.87x = 31,350.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,350.47/184.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.59

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