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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.59, 270.60 and 122.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.59, 270.60 and 122.84 is: 184.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.59 : 270.60 = 122.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.59/270.60 = 122.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.59x = 270.60 × 122.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.59x = 33,239.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,239.15/180.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.06

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