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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.35, 248.83 and 122.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.35, 248.83 and 122.14 is: 168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.35 : 248.83 = 122.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.35/248.83 = 122.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.35x = 248.83 × 122.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.35x = 30,392.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,392.10/180.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.52

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