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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.66, 249.32 and 110.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.66, 249.32 and 110.73 is: 152.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.66 : 249.32 = 110.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.66/249.32 = 110.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.66x = 249.32 × 110.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.66x = 27,606.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,606.65/180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.81

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