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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.48, 249.07 and 110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.48, 249.07 and 110.56 is: 152.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.48 : 249.07 = 110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.48/249.07 = 110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.48x = 249.07 × 110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.48x = 27,537.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,537.18/180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.58

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