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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.78, 273.06 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.78, 273.06 and 109.68 is: 164.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.78 : 273.06 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.78/273.06 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.78x = 273.06 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.78x = 29,949.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,949.22/181.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.76

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