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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.40, 505.74 and 120.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.40, 505.74 and 120.86 is: 181.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.40 : 505.74 = 120.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.40/505.74 = 120.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.40x = 505.74 × 120.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.40x = 61,123.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,123.74/337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.16

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