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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.90, 249.66 and 122.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.90, 249.66 and 122.78 is: 169.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.90 : 249.66 = 122.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.90/249.66 = 122.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.90x = 249.66 × 122.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.90x = 30,653.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,653.25/180.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.45

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