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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.28, 248.88 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.28, 248.88 and 110.44 is: 152.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.28 : 248.88 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.28/248.88 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.28x = 248.88 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.28x = 27,486.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,486.31/180.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.46

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