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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.91, 255.08 and 122.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.91, 255.08 and 122.73 is: 169.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.91 : 255.08 = 122.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.91/255.08 = 122.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.91x = 255.08 × 122.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.91x = 31,305.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,305.35/184.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.31

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