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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.08, 253.89 and 118.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.08, 253.89 and 118.55 is: 163.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.08 : 253.89 = 118.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.08/253.89 = 118.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.08x = 253.89 × 118.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.08x = 30,098.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,098.02/184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.51

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