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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.36, 503.94 and 181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.36, 503.94 and 181.40 is: 272.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.36 : 503.94 = 181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.36/503.94 = 181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.36x = 503.94 × 181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.36x = 91,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,414.72/335.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.59

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