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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.24, 248.34 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.24, 248.34 and 121.92 is: 167.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.24 : 248.34 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.24/248.34 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.24x = 248.34 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.24x = 30,277.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,277.61/180.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.98

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