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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.69, 249.51 and 122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.69, 249.51 and 122.50 is: 169.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.69 : 249.51 = 122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.69/249.51 = 122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.69x = 249.51 × 122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.69x = 30,564.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,564.98/180.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.16

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