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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.79, 249.33 and 121.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.79, 249.33 and 121.87 is: 168.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.79 : 249.33 = 121.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.79/249.33 = 121.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.79x = 249.33 × 121.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.79x = 30,385.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,385.85/180.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.07

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