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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.82, 408.76 and 181.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.82, 408.76 and 181.70 is: 272.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.82 : 408.76 = 181.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.82/408.76 = 181.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.82x = 408.76 × 181.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.82x = 74,271.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,271.69/272.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.24

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