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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.64, 248.90 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.64, 248.90 and 122.32 is: 168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.64 : 248.90 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.64/248.90 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.64x = 248.90 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.64x = 30,445.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,445.45/180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.54

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