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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.47, 249.06 and 110.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.47, 249.06 and 110.57 is: 152.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.47 : 249.06 = 110.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.47/249.06 = 110.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.47x = 249.06 × 110.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.47x = 27,537.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,537.32/180.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.59

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