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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.18, 408.35 and 181.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.18, 408.35 and 181.05 is: 271.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.18 : 408.35 = 181.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.18/408.35 = 181.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.18x = 408.35 × 181.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.18x = 73,932.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,932.22/272.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.63

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