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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.04, 253.83 and 118.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.04, 253.83 and 118.43 is: 163.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.04 : 253.83 = 118.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.04/253.83 = 118.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.04x = 253.83 × 118.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.04x = 30,061.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,061.09/184.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.34

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