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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.49, 271.97 and 108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.49, 271.97 and 108.38 is: 162.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.49 : 271.97 = 108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.49/271.97 = 108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.49x = 271.97 × 108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.49x = 29,476.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,476.61/181.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.41

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