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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.79, 270.87 and 144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.79, 270.87 and 144.94 is: 217.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.79 : 270.87 = 144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.79/270.87 = 144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.79x = 270.87 × 144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.79x = 39,259.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,259.90/180.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.16

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