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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.86, 252.08 and 120.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.86, 252.08 and 120.67 is: 166.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.86 : 252.08 = 120.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.86/252.08 = 120.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.86x = 252.08 × 120.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.86x = 30,418.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,418.49/182.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.35

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