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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.82, 270.27 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.82, 270.27 and 144.18 is: 216.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.82 : 270.27 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.82/270.27 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.82x = 270.27 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.82x = 38,967.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,967.53/179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.70

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