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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.16, 251.40 and 120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.16, 251.40 and 120.08 is: 165.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.16 : 251.40 = 120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.16/251.40 = 120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.16x = 251.40 × 120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.16x = 30,188.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,188.11/182.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.72

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