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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.53, 272.43 and 73.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.53, 272.43 and 73.33 is: 110.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.53 : 272.43 = 73.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.53/272.43 = 73.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.53x = 272.43 × 73.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.53x = 19,976.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,976.61/181.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.05

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