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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.68, 254.61 and 119.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.68, 254.61 and 119.16 is: 164.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.68 : 254.61 = 119.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.68/254.61 = 119.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.68x = 254.61 × 119.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.68x = 30,339.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,339.33/184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.28

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