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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.72, 272.46 and 73.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.72, 272.46 and 73.39 is: 110.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.72 : 272.46 = 73.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.72/272.46 = 73.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.72x = 272.46 × 73.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.72x = 19,995.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,995.84/181.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.04

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