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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.42, 251.82 and 120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.42, 251.82 and 120.32 is: 166.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.42 : 251.82 = 120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.42/251.82 = 120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.42x = 251.82 × 120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.42x = 30,298.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,298.98/182.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.09

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