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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.52, 254.67 and 119.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.52, 254.67 and 119.22 is: 164.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.52 : 254.67 = 119.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.52/254.67 = 119.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.52x = 254.67 × 119.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.52x = 30,360.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,360.82/184.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.54

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