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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.72, 249.30 and 122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.72, 249.30 and 122.52 is: 169.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.72 : 249.30 = 122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.72/249.30 = 122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.72x = 249.30 × 122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.72x = 30,544.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,544.24/180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.01

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