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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.83, 503.93 and 181.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.83, 503.93 and 181.75 is: 272.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.83 : 503.93 = 181.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.83/503.93 = 181.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.83x = 503.93 × 181.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.83x = 91,589.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,589.28/335.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.73

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