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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.86, 503.96 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.86, 503.96 and 181.62 is: 272.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.86 : 503.96 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.86/503.96 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.86x = 503.96 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.86x = 91,529.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,529.22/335.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.52

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