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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.44, 249.06 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.44, 249.06 and 125.22 is: 172.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.44 : 249.06 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.44/249.06 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.44x = 249.06 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.44x = 31,187.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,187.29/180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.84

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