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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.61, 254.85 and 119.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.61, 254.85 and 119.15 is: 164.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.61 : 254.85 = 119.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.61/254.85 = 119.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.61x = 254.85 × 119.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.61x = 30,365.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,365.38/184.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.48

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