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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.73, 272.28 and 104.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.73, 272.28 and 104.67 is: 156.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.73 : 272.28 = 104.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.73/272.28 = 104.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.73x = 272.28 × 104.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.73x = 28,499.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,499.55/181.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.83

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