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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.73, 503.29 and 181.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.73, 503.29 and 181.53 is: 272.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.73 : 503.29 = 181.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.73/503.29 = 181.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.73x = 503.29 × 181.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.73x = 91,362.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,362.23/335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.13

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