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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.41, 254.52 and 118.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.41, 254.52 and 118.94 is: 164.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.41 : 254.52 = 118.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.41/254.52 = 118.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.41x = 254.52 × 118.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.41x = 30,271.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,271.34/184.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.15

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