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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.15, 502.72 and 181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.15, 502.72 and 181.38 is: 272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.15 : 502.72 = 181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.15/502.72 = 181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.15x = 502.72 × 181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.15x = 91,182.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,182.90/335.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.06

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