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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.44, 409.86 and 180.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.44, 409.86 and 180.95 is: 271.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.44 : 409.86 = 180.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.44/409.86 = 180.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.44x = 409.86 × 180.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.44x = 74,165.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,165.19/273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.24

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