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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.96, 270.90 and 144.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.96, 270.90 and 144.78 is: 216.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.96 : 270.90 = 144.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.96/270.90 = 144.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.96x = 270.90 × 144.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.96x = 39,220.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,220.90/180.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.74

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