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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.72, 272.37 and 73.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.72, 272.37 and 73.38 is: 109.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.72 : 272.37 = 73.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.72/272.37 = 73.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.72x = 272.37 × 73.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.72x = 19,986.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,986.51/181.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.99

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