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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.16, 248.53 and 110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.16, 248.53 and 110.20 is: 152.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.16 : 248.53 = 110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.16/248.53 = 110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.16x = 248.53 × 110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.16x = 27,388.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,388.01/180.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.02

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