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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.61, 272.46 and 73.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.61, 272.46 and 73.47 is: 110.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.61 : 272.46 = 73.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.61/272.46 = 73.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.61x = 272.46 × 73.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.61x = 20,017.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,017.64/181.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.22

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