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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.72, 272.48 and 109.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.72, 272.48 and 109.64 is: 164.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.72 : 272.48 = 109.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.72/272.48 = 109.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.72x = 272.48 × 109.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.72x = 29,874.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,874.71/181.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.40

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