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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.23, 248.82 and 124.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.23, 248.82 and 124.39 is: 171.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.23 : 248.82 = 124.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.23/248.82 = 124.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.23x = 248.82 × 124.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.23x = 30,949.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,949.86/180.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.73

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