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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.26, 275.64 and 119.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.26, 275.64 and 119.16 is: 178.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.26 : 275.64 = 119.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.26/275.64 = 119.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.26x = 275.64 × 119.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.26x = 32,845.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,845.26/184.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.25

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