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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.67, 271.01 and 144.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.67, 271.01 and 144.83 is: 217.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.67 : 271.01 = 144.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.67/271.01 = 144.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.67x = 271.01 × 144.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.67x = 39,250.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,250.90/180.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.25

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