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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.55, 260.17 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.55, 260.17 and 122.18 is: 168.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.55 : 260.17 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.55/260.17 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.55x = 260.17 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.55x = 31,785.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,785.96/188.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.58

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