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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.43, 409.47 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.43, 409.47 and 181.68 is: 273.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.43 : 409.47 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.43/409.47 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.43x = 409.47 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.43x = 74,392.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,392.51/272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.07

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