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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.64, 271.77 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.64, 271.77 and 108.24 is: 161.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.64 : 271.77 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.64/271.77 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.64x = 271.77 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.64x = 29,416.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,416.38/181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.95

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