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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.76, 270.54 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.76, 270.54 and 144.44 is: 216.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.76 : 270.54 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.76/270.54 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.76x = 270.54 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.76x = 39,076.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,076.80/180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.18

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