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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.74, 272.62 and 73.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.74, 272.62 and 73.40 is: 110.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.74 : 272.62 = 73.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.74/272.62 = 73.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.74x = 272.62 × 73.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.74x = 20,010.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,010.31/181.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.10

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