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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.78, 249.33 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.78, 249.33 and 121.86 is: 168.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.78 : 249.33 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.78/249.33 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.78x = 249.33 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.78x = 30,383.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,383.35/180.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.07

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