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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.91, 503.37 and 181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.91, 503.37 and 181.92 is: 272.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.91 : 503.37 = 181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.91/503.37 = 181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.91x = 503.37 × 181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.91x = 91,573.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,573.07/335.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.61

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