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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.72, 270.96 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.72, 270.96 and 146.68 is: 219.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.72 : 270.96 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.72/270.96 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.72x = 270.96 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.72x = 39,744.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,744.41/180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.92

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