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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.59, 272.40 and 73.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.59, 272.40 and 73.35 is: 110.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.59 : 272.40 = 73.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.59/272.40 = 73.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.59x = 272.40 × 73.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.59x = 19,980.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,980.54/181.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.03

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