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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.43, 271.73 and 109.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.43, 271.73 and 109.13 is: 163.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.43 : 271.73 = 109.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.43/271.73 = 109.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.43x = 271.73 × 109.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.43x = 29,653.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,653.89/181.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.45

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