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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.52, 271.86 and 109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.52, 271.86 and 109.40 is: 163.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.52 : 271.86 = 109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.52/271.86 = 109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.52x = 271.86 × 109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.52x = 29,741.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,741.48/181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.85

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