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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.51, 409.73 and 181.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.51, 409.73 and 181.71 is: 272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.51 : 409.73 = 181.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.51/409.73 = 181.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.51x = 409.73 × 181.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.51x = 74,451.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,451.13/273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.21

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