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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180, 248.40 and 111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180, 248.40 and 111.04 is: 153.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180 : 248.40 = 111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180/248.40 = 111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180x = 248.40 × 111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180x = 27,582.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,582.34/180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.24

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