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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.40, 505.84 and 120.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.40, 505.84 and 120.92 is: 181.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.40 : 505.84 = 120.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.40/505.84 = 120.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.40x = 505.84 × 120.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.40x = 61,166.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,166.17/337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.29

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