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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.12, 505.59 and 120.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.12, 505.59 and 120.58 is: 180.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.12 : 505.59 = 120.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.12/505.59 = 120.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.12x = 505.59 × 120.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.12x = 60,964.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,964.04/337.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.84

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