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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.04, 409.35 and 181.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.04, 409.35 and 181.51 is: 272.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.04 : 409.35 = 181.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.04/409.35 = 181.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.04x = 409.35 × 181.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.04x = 74,300.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,300.78/273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.13

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