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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.82, 270 and 145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.82, 270 and 145.80 is: 218.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.82 : 270 = 145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.82/270 = 145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.82x = 270 × 145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.82x = 39,366
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,366/179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.92

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