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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.61, 504.32 and 181.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.61, 504.32 and 181.65 is: 272.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.61 : 504.32 = 181.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.61/504.32 = 181.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.61x = 504.32 × 181.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.61x = 91,609.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,609.73/335.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.96

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