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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.04, 248.50 and 111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.04, 248.50 and 111 is: 153.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.04 : 248.50 = 111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.04/248.50 = 111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.04x = 248.50 × 111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.04x = 27,583.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,583.50/180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.21

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