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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.73, 272.44 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.73, 272.44 and 108.68 is: 162.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.73 : 272.44 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.73/272.44 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.73x = 272.44 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.73x = 29,608.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,608.78/181.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.93

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