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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.16, 410.01 and 181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.16, 410.01 and 181.54 is: 272.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.16 : 410.01 = 181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.16/410.01 = 181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.16x = 410.01 × 181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.16x = 74,433.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,433.22/273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.49

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