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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.43, 248.91 and 122.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.43, 248.91 and 122.26 is: 168.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.43 : 248.91 = 122.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.43/248.91 = 122.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.43x = 248.91 × 122.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.43x = 30,431.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,431.74/180.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.66

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