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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.30, 269.98 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.30, 269.98 and 145.43 is: 217.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.30 : 269.98 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.30/269.98 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.30x = 269.98 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.30x = 39,263.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,263.19/180.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.77

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