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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.34, 271.95 and 162.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.34, 271.95 and 162.11 is: 243.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.34 : 271.95 = 162.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.34/271.95 = 162.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.34x = 271.95 × 162.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.34x = 44,085.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,085.81/181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.11

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