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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.67, 272.54 and 109.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.67, 272.54 and 109.45 is: 164.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.67 : 272.54 = 109.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.67/272.54 = 109.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.67x = 272.54 × 109.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.67x = 29,827.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,827.59/181.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.19

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