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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.05, 269.84 and 147.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.05, 269.84 and 147.57 is: 221.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.05 : 269.84 = 147.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.05/269.84 = 147.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.05x = 269.84 × 147.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.05x = 39,819.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,819.55/180.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.16

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