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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.52, 415.26 and 181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.52, 415.26 and 181 is: 271.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.52 : 415.26 = 181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.52/415.26 = 181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.52x = 415.26 × 181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.52x = 75,162.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,162.06/276.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.81

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