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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.28, 254.37 and 118.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.28, 254.37 and 118.81 is: 164.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.28 : 254.37 = 118.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.28/254.37 = 118.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.28x = 254.37 × 118.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.28x = 30,221.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,221.51/184.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.00

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