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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.96, 505.41 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.96, 505.41 and 120.54 is: 180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.96 : 505.41 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.96/505.41 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.96x = 505.41 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.96x = 60,922.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,922.12/336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.80

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