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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.44, 271.72 and 109.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.44, 271.72 and 109.14 is: 163.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.44 : 271.72 = 109.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.44/271.72 = 109.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.44x = 271.72 × 109.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.44x = 29,655.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,655.52/181.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.45

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