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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.52, 416.30 and 181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.52, 416.30 and 181.13 is: 271.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.52 : 416.30 = 181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.52/416.30 = 181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.52x = 416.30 × 181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.52x = 75,401.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,401.43/277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.70

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