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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.63, 272.45 and 73.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.63, 272.45 and 73.50 is: 110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.63 : 272.45 = 73.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.63/272.45 = 73.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.63x = 272.45 × 73.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.63x = 20,025.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,025.08/181.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.25

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