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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.58, 251.84 and 120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.58, 251.84 and 120.36 is: 166.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.58 : 251.84 = 120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.58/251.84 = 120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.58x = 251.84 × 120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.58x = 30,311.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,311.46/182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.02

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