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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.40, 251.61 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.40, 251.61 and 120.24 is: 165.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.40 : 251.61 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.40/251.61 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.40x = 251.61 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.40x = 30,253.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,253.59/182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.86

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