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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.23, 506.04 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.23, 506.04 and 120.96 is: 181.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.23 : 506.04 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.23/506.04 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.23x = 506.04 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.23x = 61,210.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,210.60/337.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.51

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