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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.39, 271.20 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.39, 271.20 and 146.40 is: 220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.39 : 271.20 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.39/271.20 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.39x = 271.20 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.39x = 39,703.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,703.68/180.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.10

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