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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.20, 248.70 and 110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.20, 248.70 and 110.24 is: 152.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.20 : 248.70 = 110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.20/248.70 = 110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.20x = 248.70 × 110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.20x = 27,416.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,416.79/180.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.14

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