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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.03, 253.88 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.03, 253.88 and 117.66 is: 162.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.03 : 253.88 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.03/253.88 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.03x = 253.88 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.03x = 29,872.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,872.27/184.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.32

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