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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.74, 409.12 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.74, 409.12 and 181.62 is: 272.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.74 : 409.12 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.74/409.12 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.74x = 409.12 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.74x = 74,304.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,304.37/272.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.44

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