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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.76, 254.92 and 119.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.76, 254.92 and 119.16 is: 164.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.76 : 254.92 = 119.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.76/254.92 = 119.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.76x = 254.92 × 119.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.76x = 30,376.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,376.27/184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.41

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