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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.26, 270.46 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.26, 270.46 and 122.55 is: 183.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.26 : 270.46 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.26/270.46 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.26x = 270.46 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.26x = 33,144.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,144.87/180.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.87

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