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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.85, 272.76 and 44.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.85, 272.76 and 44.90 is: 67.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.85 : 272.76 = 44.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.85/272.76 = 44.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.85x = 272.76 × 44.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.85x = 12,245.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,245.56/181.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.34

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