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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.30, 505.90 and 117.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.30, 505.90 and 117.94 is: 176.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.30 : 505.90 = 117.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.30/505.90 = 117.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.30x = 505.90 × 117.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.30x = 59,665.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,665.85/337.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.89

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