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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.16, 271.58 and 109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.16, 271.58 and 109.16 is: 163.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.16 : 271.58 = 109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.16/271.58 = 109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.16x = 271.58 × 109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.16x = 29,645.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,645.67/181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.64

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