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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.49, 415.61 and 181.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.49, 415.61 and 181.01 is: 271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.49 : 415.61 = 181.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.49/415.61 = 181.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.49x = 415.61 × 181.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.49x = 75,228.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,228.66/277.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.10

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