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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.97, 409.46 and 181.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.97, 409.46 and 181.85 is: 272.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.97 : 409.46 = 181.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.97/409.46 = 181.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.97x = 409.46 × 181.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.97x = 74,457.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,457.34/272.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.77

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