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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.58, 254.64 and 119.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.58, 254.64 and 119.06 is: 164.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.58 : 254.64 = 119.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.58/254.64 = 119.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.58x = 254.64 × 119.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.58x = 30,317.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,317.44/184.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.25

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