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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.41, 249.03 and 121.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.41, 249.03 and 121.43 is: 167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.41 : 249.03 = 121.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.41/249.03 = 121.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.41x = 249.03 × 121.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.41x = 30,240.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,240.34/180.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.62

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