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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.36, 272.28 and 108.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.36, 272.28 and 108.37 is: 162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.36 : 272.28 = 108.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.36/272.28 = 108.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.36x = 272.28 × 108.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.36x = 29,506.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,506.98/181.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.70

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