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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.74, 618.96 and 181.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.74, 618.96 and 181.47 is: 272.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.74 : 618.96 = 181.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.74/618.96 = 181.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.74x = 618.96 × 181.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.74x = 112,323.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,323.35/412.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.14

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