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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.94, 254.96 and 126.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.94, 254.96 and 126.62 is: 174.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.94 : 254.96 = 126.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.94/254.96 = 126.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.94x = 254.96 × 126.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.94x = 32,283.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,283.04/184.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.56

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