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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.40, 249.02 and 110.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.40, 249.02 and 110.51 is: 152.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.40 : 249.02 = 110.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.40/249.02 = 110.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.40x = 249.02 × 110.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.40x = 27,520.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,520.77/180.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.55

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