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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.51, 249.01 and 122.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.51, 249.01 and 122.19 is: 168.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.51 : 249.01 = 122.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.51/249.01 = 122.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.51x = 249.01 × 122.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.51x = 30,426.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,426.53/180.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.56

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