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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.44, 248.92 and 122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.44, 248.92 and 122.12 is: 168.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.44 : 248.92 = 122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.44/248.92 = 122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.44x = 248.92 × 122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.44x = 30,398.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,398.11/180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.47

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