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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.27, 248.76 and 121.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.27, 248.76 and 121.14 is: 167.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.27 : 248.76 = 121.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.27/248.76 = 121.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.27x = 248.76 × 121.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.27x = 30,134.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,134.79/180.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.16

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