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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.27, 254.19 and 118.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.27, 254.19 and 118.81 is: 163.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.27 : 254.19 = 118.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.27/254.19 = 118.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.27x = 254.19 × 118.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.27x = 30,200.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,200.31/184.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.89

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