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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.57, 272.45 and 73.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.57, 272.45 and 73.34 is: 110.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.57 : 272.45 = 73.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.57/272.45 = 73.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.57x = 272.45 × 73.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.57x = 19,981.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,981.48/181.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.05

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