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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.06, 253.93 and 118.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.06, 253.93 and 118.63 is: 163.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.06 : 253.93 = 118.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.06/253.93 = 118.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.06x = 253.93 × 118.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.06x = 30,123.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,123.72/184.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.66

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