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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.45, 254.40 and 118.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.45, 254.40 and 118.84 is: 163.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.45 : 254.40 = 118.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.45/254.40 = 118.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.45x = 254.40 × 118.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.45x = 30,231.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,231.81/184.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.90

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