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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.66, 249.24 and 110.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.66, 249.24 and 110.70 is: 152.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.66 : 249.24 = 110.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.66/249.24 = 110.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.66x = 249.24 × 110.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.66x = 27,590.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,590.87/180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.72

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