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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.88, 503.96 and 181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.88, 503.96 and 181.76 is: 272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.88 : 503.96 = 181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.88/503.96 = 181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.88x = 503.96 × 181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.88x = 91,599.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,599.77/335.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.72

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