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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.70, 251.90 and 120.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.70, 251.90 and 120.42 is: 166.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.70 : 251.90 = 120.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.70/251.90 = 120.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.70x = 251.90 × 120.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.70x = 30,333.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,333.65/182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.03

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