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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.06, 248.43 and 122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.06, 248.43 and 122.01 is: 168.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.06 : 248.43 = 122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.06/248.43 = 122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.06x = 248.43 × 122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.06x = 30,310.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,310.94/180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.34

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