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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.60, 409.10 and 181.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.60, 409.10 and 181.49 is: 272.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.60 : 409.10 = 181.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.60/409.10 = 181.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.60x = 409.10 × 181.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.60x = 74,247.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,247.56/272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.37

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