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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.13, 505.59 and 117.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.13, 505.59 and 117.69 is: 176.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.13 : 505.59 = 117.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.13/505.59 = 117.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.13x = 505.59 × 117.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.13x = 59,502.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,502.30/337.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.50

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