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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.83, 272.74 and 44.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.83, 272.74 and 44.88 is: 67.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.83 : 272.74 = 44.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.83/272.74 = 44.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.83x = 272.74 × 44.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.83x = 12,240.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,240.57/181.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.32

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