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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.88, 249.54 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.88, 249.54 and 122.56 is: 169.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.88 : 249.54 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.88/249.54 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.88x = 249.54 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.88x = 30,583.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,583.62/180.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.08

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