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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409, 613.66 and 181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409, 613.66 and 181.16 is: 271.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409 : 613.66 = 181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409/613.66 = 181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409x = 613.66 × 181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409x = 111,170.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,170.65/409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.81

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