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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.16, 505.44 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.16, 505.44 and 120.72 is: 180.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.16 : 505.44 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.16/505.44 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.16x = 505.44 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.16x = 61,016.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,016.72/337.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.97

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