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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.06, 408.44 and 181.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.06, 408.44 and 181.70 is: 271.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.06 : 408.44 = 181.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.06/408.44 = 181.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.06x = 408.44 × 181.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.06x = 74,210.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,210.60/273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.77

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