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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.64, 270.60 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.64, 270.60 and 146.44 is: 219.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.64 : 270.60 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.64/270.60 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.64x = 270.60 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.64x = 39,626.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,626.66/180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.37

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