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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.94, 249.51 and 122.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.94, 249.51 and 122.62 is: 169.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.94 : 249.51 = 122.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.94/249.51 = 122.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.94x = 249.51 × 122.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.94x = 30,594.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,594.92/180.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.09

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