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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.46, 248.95 and 110.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.46, 248.95 and 110.49 is: 152.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.46 : 248.95 = 110.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.46/248.95 = 110.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.46x = 248.95 × 110.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.46x = 27,506.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,506.55/180.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.43

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