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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.27, 506.09 and 121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.27, 506.09 and 121 is: 181.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.27 : 506.09 = 121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.27/506.09 = 121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.27x = 506.09 × 121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.27x = 61,236.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,236.29/337.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.56

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