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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.02, 252.48 and 120.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.02, 252.48 and 120.77 is: 166.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.02 : 252.48 = 120.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.02/252.48 = 120.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.02x = 252.48 × 120.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.02x = 30,490.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,490.75/183.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.60

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