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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.01, 505.59 and 120.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.01, 505.59 and 120.61 is: 180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.01 : 505.59 = 120.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.01/505.59 = 120.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.01x = 505.59 × 120.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.01x = 60,976.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,976.08/337.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.93

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