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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.08, 270.95 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.08, 270.95 and 108 is: 161.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.08 : 270.95 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.08/270.95 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.08x = 270.95 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.08x = 29,262.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,262.06/181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.60

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