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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.22, 270.56 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.22, 270.56 and 122.70 is: 184.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.22 : 270.56 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.22/270.56 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.22x = 270.56 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.22x = 33,197.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,197.71/180.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.21

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