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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.40, 248.80 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.40, 248.80 and 122.16 is: 168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.40 : 248.80 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.40/248.80 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.40x = 248.80 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.40x = 30,393.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,393.41/180.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.48

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