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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.34, 272.41 and 109.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.34, 272.41 and 109.25 is: 164.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.34 : 272.41 = 109.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.34/272.41 = 109.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.34x = 272.41 × 109.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.34x = 29,758.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,758.88/181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.11

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