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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.58, 504.96 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.58, 504.96 and 182.44 is: 273.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.58 : 504.96 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.58/504.96 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.58x = 504.96 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.58x = 92,124.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,124.90/336.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.71

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