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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.56, 270.57 and 122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.56, 270.57 and 122.58 is: 183.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.56 : 270.57 = 122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.56/270.57 = 122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.56x = 270.57 × 122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.56x = 33,166.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,166.93/180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.69

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