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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.72, 506.81 and 183.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.72, 506.81 and 183.67 is: 275.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.72 : 506.81 = 183.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.72/506.81 = 183.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.72x = 506.81 × 183.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.72x = 93,083.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,083.95/337.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.63

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