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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183, 252.72 and 120.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183, 252.72 and 120.80 is: 166.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183 : 252.72 = 120.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183/252.72 = 120.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183x = 252.72 × 120.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183x = 30,528.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,528.58/183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.82

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