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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.17, 505.72 and 120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.17, 505.72 and 120.76 is: 181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.17 : 505.72 = 120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.17/505.72 = 120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.17x = 505.72 × 120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.17x = 61,070.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,070.75/337.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.13

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