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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.78, 249.51 and 110.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.78, 249.51 and 110.83 is: 152.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.78 : 249.51 = 110.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.78/249.51 = 110.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.78x = 249.51 × 110.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.78x = 27,653.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,653.77/180.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.97

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