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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.75, 271.94 and 108.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.75, 271.94 and 108.35 is: 162.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.75 : 271.94 = 108.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.75/271.94 = 108.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.75x = 271.94 × 108.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.75x = 29,464.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,464.16/181.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.12

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