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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.63, 504.54 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.63, 504.54 and 182.55 is: 273.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.63 : 504.54 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.63/504.54 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.63x = 504.54 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.63x = 92,103.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,103.78/336.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.61

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