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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.56, 251.80 and 119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.56, 251.80 and 119.56 is: 164.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.56 : 251.80 = 119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.56/251.80 = 119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.56x = 251.80 × 119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.56x = 30,105.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,105.21/182.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.91

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