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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.28, 271.74 and 73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.28, 271.74 and 73 is: 109.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.28 : 271.74 = 73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.28/271.74 = 73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.28x = 271.74 × 73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.28x = 19,837.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,837.02/181.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.43

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