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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.61, 271.74 and 108.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.61, 271.74 and 108.53 is: 162.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.61 : 271.74 = 108.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.61/271.74 = 108.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.61x = 271.74 × 108.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.61x = 29,490.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,490.99/181.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.38

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