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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.84, 272.94 and 109.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.84, 272.94 and 109.84 is: 164.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.84 : 272.94 = 109.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.84/272.94 = 109.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.84x = 272.94 × 109.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.84x = 29,979.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,979.73/181.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.87

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