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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.04, 254.02 and 118.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.04, 254.02 and 118.70 is: 163.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.04 : 254.02 = 118.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.04/254.02 = 118.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.04x = 254.02 × 118.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.04x = 30,152.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,152.17/184.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.83

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