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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.62, 254.94 and 119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.62, 254.94 and 119.28 is: 164.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.62 : 254.94 = 119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.62/254.94 = 119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.62x = 254.94 × 119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.62x = 30,409.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,409.24/184.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.71

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