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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.33, 248.71 and 110.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.33, 248.71 and 110.33 is: 152.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.33 : 248.71 = 110.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.33/248.71 = 110.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.33x = 248.71 × 110.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.33x = 27,440.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,440.17/180.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.17

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