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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.11, 505.25 and 120.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.11, 505.25 and 120.45 is: 180.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.11 : 505.25 = 120.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.11/505.25 = 120.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.11x = 505.25 × 120.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.11x = 60,856.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,856.76/337.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.52

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