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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.80, 272.70 and 108.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.80, 272.70 and 108.90 is: 163.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.80 : 272.70 = 108.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.80/272.70 = 108.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.80x = 272.70 × 108.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.80x = 29,697.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,697.03/181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.35

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