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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.46, 249.22 and 125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.46, 249.22 and 125.34 is: 173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.46 : 249.22 = 125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.46/249.22 = 125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.46x = 249.22 × 125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.46x = 31,237.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,237.23/180.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.10

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