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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.71, 254.76 and 119.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.71, 254.76 and 119.19 is: 164.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.71 : 254.76 = 119.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.71/254.76 = 119.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.71x = 254.76 × 119.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.71x = 30,364.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,364.84/184.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.39

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