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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.64, 408.84 and 180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.64, 408.84 and 180.96 is: 271.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.64 : 408.84 = 180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.64/408.84 = 180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.64x = 408.84 × 180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.64x = 73,983.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,983.69/272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.36

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