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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.97, 271.15 and 144.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.97, 271.15 and 144.52 is: 216.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.97 : 271.15 = 144.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.97/271.15 = 144.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.97x = 271.15 × 144.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.97x = 39,186.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,186.60/180.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.54

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