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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.86, 273.03 and 108.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.86, 273.03 and 108.87 is: 163.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.86 : 273.03 = 108.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.86/273.03 = 108.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.86x = 273.03 × 108.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.86x = 29,724.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,724.78/181.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.45

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