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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.97, 272.82 and 109.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.97, 272.82 and 109.82 is: 164.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.97 : 272.82 = 109.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.97/272.82 = 109.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.97x = 272.82 × 109.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.97x = 29,959.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,959.73/181.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.64

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