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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.95, 255.29 and 122.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.95, 255.29 and 122.96 is: 169.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.95 : 255.29 = 122.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.95/255.29 = 122.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.95x = 255.29 × 122.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.95x = 31,390.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,390.48/184.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.72

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