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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.03, 253.84 and 118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.03, 253.84 and 118.48 is: 163.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.03 : 253.84 = 118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.03/253.84 = 118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.03x = 253.84 × 118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.03x = 30,074.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,074.96/184.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.42

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