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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.94, 255.30 and 126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.94, 255.30 and 126 is: 173.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.94 : 255.30 = 126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.94/255.30 = 126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.94x = 255.30 × 126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.94x = 32,167.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,167.80/184.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.94

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