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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.46, 271.95 and 73.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.46, 271.95 and 73.33 is: 109.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.46 : 271.95 = 73.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.46/271.95 = 73.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.46x = 271.95 × 73.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.46x = 19,942.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,942.09/181.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.90

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