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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.92, 505.56 and 120.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.92, 505.56 and 120.68 is: 181.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.92 : 505.56 = 120.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.92/505.56 = 120.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.92x = 505.56 × 120.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.92x = 61,010.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,010.98/336.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.08

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