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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.33, 248.76 and 121.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.33, 248.76 and 121.35 is: 167.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.33 : 248.76 = 121.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.33/248.76 = 121.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.33x = 248.76 × 121.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.33x = 30,187.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,187.03/180.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.40

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