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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.30, 251.40 and 120.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.30, 251.40 and 120.19 is: 165.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.30 : 251.40 = 120.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.30/251.40 = 120.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.30x = 251.40 × 120.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.30x = 30,215.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,215.77/182.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.75

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