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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.82, 272.77 and 73.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.82, 272.77 and 73.62 is: 110.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.82 : 272.77 = 73.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.82/272.77 = 73.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.82x = 272.77 × 73.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.82x = 20,081.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,081.33/181.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.45

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