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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.44, 270.67 and 148.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.44, 270.67 and 148.31 is: 222.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.44 : 270.67 = 148.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.44/270.67 = 148.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.44x = 270.67 × 148.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.44x = 40,143.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,143.37/180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.47

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