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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.98, 505.46 and 120.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.98, 505.46 and 120.53 is: 180.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.98 : 505.46 = 120.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.98/505.46 = 120.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.98x = 505.46 × 120.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.98x = 60,920.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,920.87/336.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.79

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