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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.73, 254.93 and 119.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.73, 254.93 and 119.35 is: 164.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.73 : 254.93 = 119.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.73/254.93 = 119.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.73x = 254.93 × 119.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.73x = 30,425.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,425.57/184.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.70

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