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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.11, 408.96 and 181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.11, 408.96 and 181.52 is: 271.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.11 : 408.96 = 181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.11/408.96 = 181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.11x = 408.96 × 181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.11x = 74,234.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,234.42/273.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.82

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