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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.80, 272.48 and 73.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.80, 272.48 and 73.56 is: 110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.80 : 272.48 = 73.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.80/272.48 = 73.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.80x = 272.48 × 73.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.80x = 20,043.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,043.63/181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.25

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