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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.01, 251.24 and 119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.01, 251.24 and 119.94 is: 165.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.01 : 251.24 = 119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.01/251.24 = 119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.01x = 251.24 × 119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.01x = 30,133.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,133.73/182.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.56

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