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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.59, 270.54 and 122.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.59, 270.54 and 122.67 is: 183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.59 : 270.54 = 122.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.59/270.54 = 122.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.59x = 270.54 × 122.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.59x = 33,187.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,187.14/180.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.78

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