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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.95, 272.97 and 108.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.95, 272.97 and 108.80 is: 163.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.95 : 272.97 = 108.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.95/272.97 = 108.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.95x = 272.97 × 108.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.95x = 29,699.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,699.56/181.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.23

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