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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.68, 249.18 and 122.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.68, 249.18 and 122.54 is: 169.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.68 : 249.18 = 122.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.68/249.18 = 122.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.68x = 249.18 × 122.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.68x = 30,534.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,534.52/180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.00

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