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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.03, 505.96 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.03, 505.96 and 181.64 is: 271.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.03 : 505.96 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.03/505.96 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.03x = 505.96 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.03x = 91,900.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,900.04/338.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.87

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