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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.49, 251.76 and 120.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.49, 251.76 and 120.35 is: 166.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.49 : 251.76 = 120.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.49/251.76 = 120.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.49x = 251.76 × 120.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.49x = 30,299.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,299.32/182.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.03

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