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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.68, 465.99 and 182.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.68, 465.99 and 182.43 is: 251.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.68 : 465.99 = 182.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.68/465.99 = 182.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.68x = 465.99 × 182.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.68x = 85,009.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,009.06/337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.75

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