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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.92, 409.56 and 181.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.92, 409.56 and 181.36 is: 272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.92 : 409.56 = 181.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.92/409.56 = 181.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.92x = 409.56 × 181.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.92x = 74,277.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,277.80/272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.16

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