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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.23, 248.61 and 124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.23, 248.61 and 124.97 is: 172.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.23 : 248.61 = 124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.23/248.61 = 124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.23x = 248.61 × 124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.23x = 31,068.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,068.79/180.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.38

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