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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.53, 503.28 and 181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.53, 503.28 and 181.76 is: 272.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.53 : 503.28 = 181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.53/503.28 = 181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.53x = 503.28 × 181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.53x = 91,473.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,473.66/335.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.63

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