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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.75, 270.69 and 146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.75, 270.69 and 146.32 is: 219.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.75 : 270.69 = 146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.75/270.69 = 146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.75x = 270.69 × 146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.75x = 39,607.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,607.36/180.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.13

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