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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.92, 254.97 and 119.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.92, 254.97 and 119.40 is: 164.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.92 : 254.97 = 119.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.92/254.97 = 119.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.92x = 254.97 × 119.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.92x = 30,443.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,443.42/184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.63

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