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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.71, 270.58 and 143.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.71, 270.58 and 143.98 is: 215.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.71 : 270.58 = 143.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.71/270.58 = 143.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.71x = 270.58 × 143.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.71x = 38,958.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,958.05/180.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.58

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