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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.34, 270.06 and 144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.34, 270.06 and 144.16 is: 215.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.34 : 270.06 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.34/270.06 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.34x = 270.06 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.34x = 38,931.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,931.85/180.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.88

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