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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.46, 408.08 and 181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.46, 408.08 and 181.04 is: 271.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.46 : 408.08 = 181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.46/408.08 = 181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.46x = 408.08 × 181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.46x = 73,878.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,878.80/272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.15

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