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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.35, 409.82 and 181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.35, 409.82 and 181.76 is: 272.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.35 : 409.82 = 181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.35/409.82 = 181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.35x = 409.82 × 181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.35x = 74,485.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,485.93/273.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.50

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