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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.87, 504.69 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.87, 504.69 and 182.58 is: 273.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.87 : 504.69 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.87/504.69 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.87x = 504.69 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.87x = 92,146.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,146.30/336.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.54

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