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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.59, 272.01 and 109.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.59, 272.01 and 109.41 is: 163.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.59 : 272.01 = 109.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.59/272.01 = 109.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.59x = 272.01 × 109.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.59x = 29,760.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,760.61/181.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.89

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