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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.44, 409.75 and 181.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.44, 409.75 and 181.81 is: 272.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.44 : 409.75 = 181.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.44/409.75 = 181.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.44x = 409.75 × 181.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.44x = 74,496.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,496.71/273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.44

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