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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.78, 272.70 and 73.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.78, 272.70 and 73.55 is: 110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.78 : 272.70 = 73.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.78/272.70 = 73.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.78x = 272.70 × 73.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.78x = 20,057.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,057.09/181.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.34

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