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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.38, 409.35 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.38, 409.35 and 181.64 is: 271.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.38 : 409.35 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.38/409.35 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.38x = 409.35 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.38x = 74,356.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,356.04/273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.99

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