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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.01, 251.45 and 119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.01, 251.45 and 119.81 is: 165.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.01 : 251.45 = 119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.01/251.45 = 119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.01x = 251.45 × 119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.01x = 30,126.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,126.22/182.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.52

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