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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.77, 272.49 and 73.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.77, 272.49 and 73.56 is: 110.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.77 : 272.49 = 73.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.77/272.49 = 73.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.77x = 272.49 × 73.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.77x = 20,044.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,044.36/181.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.27

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