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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.48, 270.96 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.48, 270.96 and 144.03 is: 216.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.48 : 270.96 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.48/270.96 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.48x = 270.96 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.48x = 39,026.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,026.37/180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.24

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