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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.21, 270.31 and 145.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.21, 270.31 and 145.79 is: 218.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.21 : 270.31 = 145.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.21/270.31 = 145.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.21x = 270.31 × 145.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.21x = 39,408.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,408.49/180.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.68

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