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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.41, 270.36 and 143.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.41, 270.36 and 143.55 is: 215.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.41 : 270.36 = 143.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.41/270.36 = 143.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.41x = 270.36 × 143.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.41x = 38,810.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,810.18/180.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.13

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