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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.45, 254.64 and 118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.45, 254.64 and 118.96 is: 164.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.45 : 254.64 = 118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.45/254.64 = 118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.45x = 254.64 × 118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.45x = 30,291.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,291.97/184.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.23

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