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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.78, 252.23 and 120.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.78, 252.23 and 120.71 is: 166.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.78 : 252.23 = 120.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.78/252.23 = 120.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.78x = 252.23 × 120.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.78x = 30,444.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,444.82/182.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.57

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