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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.69, 252.21 and 120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.69, 252.21 and 120.62 is: 166.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.69 : 252.21 = 120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.69/252.21 = 120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.69x = 252.21 × 120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.69x = 30,421.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,421.57/182.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.52

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