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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.35, 248.69 and 122.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.35, 248.69 and 122.03 is: 168.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.35 : 248.69 = 122.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.35/248.69 = 122.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.35x = 248.69 × 122.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.35x = 30,345.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,345.79/180.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.27

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