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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.70, 271.87 and 108.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.70, 271.87 and 108.31 is: 162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.70 : 271.87 = 108.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.70/271.87 = 108.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.70x = 271.87 × 108.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.70x = 29,444.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,444.34/181.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.05

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