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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.47, 272.24 and 73.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.47, 272.24 and 73.27 is: 109.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.47 : 272.24 = 73.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.47/272.24 = 73.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.47x = 272.24 × 73.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.47x = 19,947.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,947.02/181.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.92

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