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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.57, 251.87 and 120.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.57, 251.87 and 120.43 is: 166.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.57 : 251.87 = 120.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.57/251.87 = 120.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.57x = 251.87 × 120.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.57x = 30,330.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,330.84/182.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.14

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