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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.21, 505.79 and 120.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.21, 505.79 and 120.79 is: 181.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.21 : 505.79 = 120.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.21/505.79 = 120.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.21x = 505.79 × 120.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.21x = 61,093.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,093.77/337.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.17

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