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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.56, 249.38 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.56, 249.38 and 122.24 is: 168.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.56 : 249.38 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.56/249.38 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.56x = 249.38 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.56x = 30,485.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,485.14/180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.83

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