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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.24, 248.66 and 106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.24, 248.66 and 106.58 is: 147.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.24 : 248.66 = 106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.24/248.66 = 106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.24x = 248.66 × 106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.24x = 26,502.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,502.18/180.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.04

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