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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.85, 272.82 and 73.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.85, 272.82 and 73.63 is: 110.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.85 : 272.82 = 73.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.85/272.82 = 73.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.85x = 272.82 × 73.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.85x = 20,086.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,086.37/181.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.46

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