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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.22, 271.80 and 108.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.22, 271.80 and 108.95 is: 163.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.22 : 271.80 = 108.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.22/271.80 = 108.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.22x = 271.80 × 108.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.22x = 29,611.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,611.25/181.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.40

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