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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.91, 249.72 and 122.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.91, 249.72 and 122.73 is: 169.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.91 : 249.72 = 122.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.91/249.72 = 122.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.91x = 249.72 × 122.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.91x = 30,648.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,648.14/180.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.41

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