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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.98, 255.35 and 122.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.98, 255.35 and 122.79 is: 169.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.98 : 255.35 = 122.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.98/255.35 = 122.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.98x = 255.35 × 122.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.98x = 31,354.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,354.58/184.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.50

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