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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.70, 502.96 and 181.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.70, 502.96 and 181.46 is: 271.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.70 : 502.96 = 181.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.70/502.96 = 181.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.70x = 502.96 × 181.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.70x = 91,267.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,267.12/335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.87

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