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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.32, 408.02 and 181.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.32, 408.02 and 181.19 is: 271.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.32 : 408.02 = 181.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.32/408.02 = 181.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.32x = 408.02 × 181.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.32x = 73,929.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,929.14/272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.48

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