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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.76, 254.82 and 119.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.76, 254.82 and 119.26 is: 164.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.76 : 254.82 = 119.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.76/254.82 = 119.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.76x = 254.82 × 119.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.76x = 30,389.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,389.83/184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.48

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