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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.79, 504.88 and 182.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.79, 504.88 and 182.53 is: 273.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.79 : 504.88 = 182.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.79/504.88 = 182.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.79x = 504.88 × 182.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.79x = 92,158.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,158.15/336.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.63

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