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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.71, 249.36 and 110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.71, 249.36 and 110.80 is: 152.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.71 : 249.36 = 110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.71/249.36 = 110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.71x = 249.36 × 110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.71x = 27,629.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,629.09/180.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.89

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