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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.11, 505.67 and 117.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.11, 505.67 and 117.75 is: 176.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.11 : 505.67 = 117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.11/505.67 = 117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.11x = 505.67 × 117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.11x = 59,542.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,542.05/337.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.63

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