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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.90, 408.32 and 181.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.90, 408.32 and 181.82 is: 272.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.90 : 408.32 = 181.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.90/408.32 = 181.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.90x = 408.32 × 181.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.90x = 74,240.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,240.74/272.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.04

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