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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.21, 407.78 and 180.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.21, 407.78 and 180.93 is: 271.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.21 : 407.78 = 180.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.21/407.78 = 180.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.21x = 407.78 × 180.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.21x = 73,781.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,781.96/272.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.05

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