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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.59, 252.09 and 120.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.59, 252.09 and 120.53 is: 166.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.59 : 252.09 = 120.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.59/252.09 = 120.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.59x = 252.09 × 120.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.59x = 30,384.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,384.41/182.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.41

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