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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.74, 271.94 and 108.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.74, 271.94 and 108.66 is: 162.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.74 : 271.94 = 108.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.74/271.94 = 108.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.74x = 271.94 × 108.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.74x = 29,548.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,548.35/181.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.58

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