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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.58, 249.12 and 110.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.58, 249.12 and 110.66 is: 152.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.58 : 249.12 = 110.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.58/249.12 = 110.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.58x = 249.12 × 110.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.58x = 27,567.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,567.62/180.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.66

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