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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.22, 407.64 and 180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.22, 407.64 and 180.64 is: 270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.22 : 407.64 = 180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.22/407.64 = 180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.22x = 407.64 × 180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.22x = 73,636.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,636.09/272.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.50

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