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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.03, 253.90 and 118.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.03, 253.90 and 118.55 is: 163.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.03 : 253.90 = 118.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.03/253.90 = 118.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.03x = 253.90 × 118.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.03x = 30,099.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,099.85/184.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.56

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