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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.19, 253.08 and 120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.19, 253.08 and 120.32 is: 166.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.19 : 253.08 = 120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.19/253.08 = 120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.19x = 253.08 × 120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.19x = 30,449.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,449.98/183.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.22

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