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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.11, 407.38 and 180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.11, 407.38 and 180.62 is: 270.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.11 : 407.38 = 180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.11/407.38 = 180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.11x = 407.38 × 180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.11x = 73,580.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,580.07/272.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.41

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