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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.37, 506.08 and 120.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.37, 506.08 and 120.94 is: 181.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.37 : 506.08 = 120.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.37/506.08 = 120.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.37x = 506.08 × 120.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.37x = 61,204.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,204.20/337.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.42

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