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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.81, 272.03 and 108.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.81, 272.03 and 108.41 is: 162.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.81 : 272.03 = 108.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.81/272.03 = 108.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.81x = 272.03 × 108.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.81x = 29,490.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,490.77/181.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.21

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