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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.03, 248.60 and 121.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.03, 248.60 and 121.71 is: 168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.03 : 248.60 = 121.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.03/248.60 = 121.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.03x = 248.60 × 121.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.03x = 30,256.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,256.50/180.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.06

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