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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.52, 503.35 and 181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.52, 503.35 and 181.58 is: 272.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.52 : 503.35 = 181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.52/503.35 = 181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.52x = 503.35 × 181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.52x = 91,395.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,395.32/335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.40

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