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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.79, 249.57 and 110.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.79, 249.57 and 110.90 is: 153.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.79 : 249.57 = 110.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.79/249.57 = 110.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.79x = 249.57 × 110.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.79x = 27,677.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,677.94/180.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.10

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