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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.39, 251.72 and 120.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.39, 251.72 and 120.27 is: 165.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.39 : 251.72 = 120.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.39/251.72 = 120.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.39x = 251.72 × 120.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.39x = 30,274.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,274.36/182.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.99

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