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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.86, 505.46 and 120.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.86, 505.46 and 120.45 is: 180.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.86 : 505.46 = 120.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.86/505.46 = 120.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.86x = 505.46 × 120.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.86x = 60,882.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,882.66/336.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.74

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