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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.27, 505.59 and 120.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.27, 505.59 and 120.73 is: 180.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.27 : 505.59 = 120.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.27/505.59 = 120.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.27x = 505.59 × 120.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.27x = 61,039.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,039.88/337.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.98

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