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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.45, 271.49 and 108.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.45, 271.49 and 108.05 is: 161.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.45 : 271.49 = 108.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.45/271.49 = 108.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.45x = 271.49 × 108.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.45x = 29,334.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,334.63/181.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.67

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