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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.45, 270.36 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.45, 270.36 and 122.45 is: 183.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.45 : 270.36 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.45/270.36 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.45x = 270.36 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.45x = 33,104.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,104.23/180.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.45

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