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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.79, 272.96 and 73.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.79, 272.96 and 73.79 is: 110.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.79 : 272.96 = 73.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.79/272.96 = 73.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.79x = 272.96 × 73.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.79x = 20,141.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,141.35/181.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.79

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