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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.78, 272.66 and 73.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.78, 272.66 and 73.54 is: 110.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.78 : 272.66 = 73.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.78/272.66 = 73.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.78x = 272.66 × 73.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.78x = 20,051.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,051.42/181.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.31

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