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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.37, 248.50 and 122.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.37, 248.50 and 122.05 is: 168.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.37 : 248.50 = 122.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.37/248.50 = 122.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.37x = 248.50 × 122.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.37x = 30,329.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,329.43/180.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.15

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