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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.28, 248.82 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.28, 248.82 and 124.34 is: 171.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.28 : 248.82 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.28/248.82 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.28x = 248.82 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.28x = 30,938.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,938.28/180.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.61

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