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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.66, 270.45 and 144.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.66, 270.45 and 144.30 is: 216.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.66 : 270.45 = 144.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.66/270.45 = 144.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.66x = 270.45 × 144.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.66x = 39,025.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,025.94/180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.02

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