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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.95, 249.90 and 122.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.95, 249.90 and 122.63 is: 169.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.95 : 249.90 = 122.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.95/249.90 = 122.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.95x = 249.90 × 122.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.95x = 30,643.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,643.99/180.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.36

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