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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.42, 249.08 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.42, 249.08 and 110.50 is: 152.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.42 : 249.08 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.42/249.08 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.42x = 249.08 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.42x = 27,523.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,523.34/180.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.55

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