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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.39, 251.60 and 120.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.39, 251.60 and 120.15 is: 165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.39 : 251.60 = 120.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.39/251.60 = 120.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.39x = 251.60 × 120.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.39x = 30,229.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,229.14/182.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.74

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