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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.75, 409.73 and 181.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.75, 409.73 and 181.23 is: 271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.75 : 409.73 = 181.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.75/409.73 = 181.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.75x = 409.73 × 181.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.75x = 74,255.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,255.37/273.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.25

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