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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.35, 271.85 and 109.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.35, 271.85 and 109.17 is: 163.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.35 : 271.85 = 109.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.35/271.85 = 109.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.35x = 271.85 × 109.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.35x = 29,677.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,677.32/181.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.65

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