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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.78, 270.75 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.78, 270.75 and 148.68 is: 222.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.78 : 270.75 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.78/270.75 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.78x = 270.75 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.78x = 40,255.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,255.11/180.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.67

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