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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.18, 248.56 and 110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.18, 248.56 and 110.18 is: 151.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.18 : 248.56 = 110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.18/248.56 = 110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.18x = 248.56 × 110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.18x = 27,386.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,386.34/180.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.99

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