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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.34, 271.85 and 73.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.34, 271.85 and 73.21 is: 109.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.34 : 271.85 = 73.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.34/271.85 = 73.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.34x = 271.85 × 73.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.34x = 19,900.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,900.41/181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.74

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