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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.32, 271.74 and 73.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.32, 271.74 and 73.04 is: 109.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.32 : 271.74 = 73.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.32/271.74 = 73.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.32x = 271.74 × 73.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.32x = 19,847.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,847.89/181.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.46

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