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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.28, 407.80 and 180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.28, 407.80 and 180.96 is: 271.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.28 : 407.80 = 180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.28/407.80 = 180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.28x = 407.80 × 180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.28x = 73,795.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,795.49/272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.03

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