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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.64, 502.91 and 181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.64, 502.91 and 181.34 is: 271.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.64 : 502.91 = 181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.64/502.91 = 181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.64x = 502.91 × 181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.64x = 91,196.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,196.84/335.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.71

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