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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.57, 249.11 and 110.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.57, 249.11 and 110.63 is: 152.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.57 : 249.11 = 110.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.57/249.11 = 110.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.57x = 249.11 × 110.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.57x = 27,559.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,559.04/180.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.62

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