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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.14, 254.15 and 117.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.14, 254.15 and 117.81 is: 162.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.14 : 254.15 = 117.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.14/254.15 = 117.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.14x = 254.15 × 117.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.14x = 29,940.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,940.82/184.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.60

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