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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.28, 409.68 and 181.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.28, 409.68 and 181.69 is: 272.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.28 : 409.68 = 181.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.28/409.68 = 181.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.28x = 409.68 × 181.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.28x = 74,434.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,434.76/273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.38

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