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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.65, 272.31 and 73.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.65, 272.31 and 73.37 is: 109.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.65 : 272.31 = 73.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.65/272.31 = 73.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.65x = 272.31 × 73.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.65x = 19,978.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,978.02/181.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.98

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