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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.92, 252.46 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.92, 252.46 and 119.88 is: 165.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.92 : 252.46 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.92/252.46 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.92x = 252.46 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.92x = 30,264.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,264.90/182.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.45

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