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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.09, 409.40 and 181.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.09, 409.40 and 181.74 is: 272.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.09 : 409.40 = 181.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.09/409.40 = 181.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.09x = 409.40 × 181.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.09x = 74,403.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,403.45/273.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.45

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