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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.24, 272.10 and 108.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.24, 272.10 and 108.25 is: 162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.24 : 272.10 = 108.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.24/272.10 = 108.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.24x = 272.10 × 108.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.24x = 29,454.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,454.83/181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.52

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