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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.16, 502.56 and 180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.16, 502.56 and 180.96 is: 271.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.16 : 502.56 = 180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.16/502.56 = 180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.16x = 502.56 × 180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.16x = 90,943.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,943.26/335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.34

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