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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.89, 272.30 and 109.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.89, 272.30 and 109.53 is: 163.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.89 : 272.30 = 109.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.89/272.30 = 109.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.89x = 272.30 × 109.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.89x = 29,824.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,824.47/181.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.97

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