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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.18, 503.65 and 181.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.18, 503.65 and 181.21 is: 272.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.18 : 503.65 = 181.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.18/503.65 = 181.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.18x = 503.65 × 181.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.18x = 91,266.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,266.42/335.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.29

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