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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.23, 505.87 and 117.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.23, 505.87 and 117.87 is: 176.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.23 : 505.87 = 117.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.23/505.87 = 117.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.23x = 505.87 × 117.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.23x = 59,624.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,624.71/337.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.81

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