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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.70, 249.36 and 110.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.70, 249.36 and 110.76 is: 152.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.70 : 249.36 = 110.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.70/249.36 = 110.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.70x = 249.36 × 110.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.70x = 27,619.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,619.11/180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.85

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