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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.64, 271.92 and 109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.64, 271.92 and 109.28 is: 163.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.64 : 271.92 = 109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.64/271.92 = 109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.64x = 271.92 × 109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.64x = 29,715.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,715.42/181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.60

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