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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.49, 503.37 and 181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.49, 503.37 and 181.59 is: 272.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.49 : 503.37 = 181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.49/503.37 = 181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.49x = 503.37 × 181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.49x = 91,406.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,406.96/335.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.46

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