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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.34, 248.85 and 110.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.34, 248.85 and 110.38 is: 152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.34 : 248.85 = 110.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.34/248.85 = 110.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.34x = 248.85 × 110.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.34x = 27,468.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,468.06/180.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.31

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