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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.73, 618.98 and 181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.73, 618.98 and 181.52 is: 272.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.73 : 618.98 = 181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.73/618.98 = 181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.73x = 618.98 × 181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.73x = 112,353.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,353.25/412.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.22

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