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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.46, 409.22 and 181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.46, 409.22 and 181.38 is: 272.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.46 : 409.22 = 181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.46/409.22 = 181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.46x = 409.22 × 181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.46x = 74,224.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,224.32/272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.42

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