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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.19, 504.68 and 182.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.19, 504.68 and 182.73 is: 273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.19 : 504.68 = 182.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.19/504.68 = 182.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.19x = 504.68 × 182.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.19x = 92,220.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,220.76/337.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.50

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