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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.63, 272.57 and 108.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.63, 272.57 and 108.45 is: 162.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.63 : 272.57 = 108.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.63/272.57 = 108.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.63x = 272.57 × 108.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.63x = 29,561.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,561.10/181.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.75

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