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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.34, 409.76 and 181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.34, 409.76 and 181.84 is: 272.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.34 : 409.76 = 181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.34/409.76 = 181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.34x = 409.76 × 181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.34x = 74,510.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,510.76/273.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.59

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