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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.01, 505.31 and 182.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.01, 505.31 and 182.66 is: 273.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.01 : 505.31 = 182.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.01/505.31 = 182.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.01x = 505.31 × 182.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.01x = 92,296.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,296.48/337.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.87

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