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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.76, 272.58 and 73.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.76, 272.58 and 73.46 is: 110.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.76 : 272.58 = 73.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.76/272.58 = 73.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.76x = 272.58 × 73.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.76x = 20,023.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,023.73/181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.17

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