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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.36, 248.94 and 122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.36, 248.94 and 122.04 is: 168.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.36 : 248.94 = 122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.36/248.94 = 122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.36x = 248.94 × 122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.36x = 30,380.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,380.64/180.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.44

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