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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.67, 408.88 and 181.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.67, 408.88 and 181.81 is: 272.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.67 : 408.88 = 181.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.67/408.88 = 181.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.67x = 408.88 × 181.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.67x = 74,338.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,338.47/272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.63

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