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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.49, 271.70 and 109.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.49, 271.70 and 109.13 is: 163.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.49 : 271.70 = 109.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.49/271.70 = 109.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.49x = 271.70 × 109.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.49x = 29,650.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,650.08/181.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.37

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