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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.02, 253.80 and 117.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.02, 253.80 and 117.59 is: 162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.02 : 253.80 = 117.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.02/253.80 = 117.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.02x = 253.80 × 117.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.02x = 29,843.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,843.07/184.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.17

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