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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.47, 506.42 and 121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.47, 506.42 and 121.04 is: 181.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.47 : 506.42 = 121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.47/506.42 = 121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.47x = 506.42 × 121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.47x = 61,293.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,293.94/337.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.63

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