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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.28, 409.03 and 181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.28, 409.03 and 181.16 is: 272.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.28 : 409.03 = 181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.28/409.03 = 181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.28x = 409.03 × 181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.28x = 74,099.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,099.87/272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.15

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