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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.17, 269.15 and 144.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.17, 269.15 and 144.14 is: 215.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.17 : 269.15 = 144.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.17/269.15 = 144.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.17x = 269.15 × 144.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.17x = 38,793.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,793.21/180.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.32

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