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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.45, 248.94 and 110.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.45, 248.94 and 110.46 is: 152.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.45 : 248.94 = 110.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.45/248.94 = 110.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.45x = 248.94 × 110.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.45x = 27,497.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,497.91/180.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.39

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