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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.26, 503.16 and 181.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.26, 503.16 and 181.09 is: 271.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.26 : 503.16 = 181.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.26/503.16 = 181.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.26x = 503.16 × 181.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.26x = 91,117.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,117.24/335.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.78

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