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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.74, 272.40 and 108.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.74, 272.40 and 108.65 is: 162.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.74 : 272.40 = 108.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.74/272.40 = 108.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.74x = 272.40 × 108.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.74x = 29,594.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,594.90/181.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.84

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