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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.64, 272.41 and 73.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.64, 272.41 and 73.41 is: 110.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.64 : 272.41 = 73.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.64/272.41 = 73.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.64x = 272.41 × 73.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.64x = 19,996.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,996.83/181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.09

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