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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.84, 272.59 and 73.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.84, 272.59 and 73.55 is: 110.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.84 : 272.59 = 73.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.84/272.59 = 73.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.84x = 272.59 × 73.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.84x = 20,049.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,049.77/181.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.26

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