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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.51, 254.62 and 119.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.51, 254.62 and 119.01 is: 164.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.51 : 254.62 = 119.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.51/254.62 = 119.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.51x = 254.62 × 119.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.51x = 30,302.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,302.92/184.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.24

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