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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.47, 254.52 and 119.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.47, 254.52 and 119.01 is: 164.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.47 : 254.52 = 119.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.47/254.52 = 119.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.47x = 254.52 × 119.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.47x = 30,290.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,290.46/184.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.20

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