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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.16, 409.32 and 181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.16, 409.32 and 181.52 is: 272.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.16 : 409.32 = 181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.16/409.32 = 181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.16x = 409.32 × 181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.16x = 74,301.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,301.56/273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.01

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