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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.35, 254.42 and 118.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.35, 254.42 and 118.91 is: 164.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.35 : 254.42 = 118.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.35/254.42 = 118.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.35x = 254.42 × 118.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.35x = 30,251.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,251.22/184.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.10

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