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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.29, 505.98 and 120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.29, 505.98 and 120.93 is: 181.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.29 : 505.98 = 120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.29/505.98 = 120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.29x = 505.98 × 120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.29x = 61,188.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,188.16/337.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.41

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