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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.69, 254.78 and 119.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.69, 254.78 and 119.18 is: 164.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.69 : 254.78 = 119.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.69/254.78 = 119.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.69x = 254.78 × 119.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.69x = 30,365.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,365.17/184.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.41

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