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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.56, 505.07 and 182.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.56, 505.07 and 182.54 is: 273.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.56 : 505.07 = 182.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.56/505.07 = 182.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.56x = 505.07 × 182.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.56x = 92,195.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,195.93/336.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.93

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