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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.55, 506.47 and 183.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.55, 506.47 and 183.59 is: 275.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.55 : 506.47 = 183.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.55/506.47 = 183.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.55x = 506.47 × 183.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.55x = 92,979.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,979.84/337.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.45

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