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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.19, 251.51 and 120.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.19, 251.51 and 120.03 is: 165.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.19 : 251.51 = 120.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.19/251.51 = 120.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.19x = 251.51 × 120.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.19x = 30,188.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,188.75/182.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.70

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