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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.67, 252.01 and 119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.67, 252.01 and 119.64 is: 165.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.67 : 252.01 = 119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.67/252.01 = 119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.67x = 252.01 × 119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.67x = 30,149.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,149.44/182.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.05

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