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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.63, 249.21 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.63, 249.21 and 122.31 is: 168.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.63 : 249.21 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.63/249.21 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.63x = 249.21 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.63x = 30,480.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,480.88/180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.75

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