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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.69, 408.63 and 181.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.69, 408.63 and 181.06 is: 271.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.69 : 408.63 = 181.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.69/408.63 = 181.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.69x = 408.63 × 181.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.69x = 73,984.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,984.85/272.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.32

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