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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.07, 407.43 and 180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.07, 407.43 and 180.66 is: 270.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.07 : 407.43 = 180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.07/407.43 = 180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.07x = 407.43 × 180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.07x = 73,606.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,606.30/272.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.54

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