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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.34, 251.70 and 120.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.34, 251.70 and 120.26 is: 166.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.34 : 251.70 = 120.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.34/251.70 = 120.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.34x = 251.70 × 120.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.34x = 30,269.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,269.44/182.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.01

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