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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.49, 506.16 and 121.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.49, 506.16 and 121.05 is: 181.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.49 : 506.16 = 121.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.49/506.16 = 121.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.49x = 506.16 × 121.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.49x = 61,270.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,270.67/337.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.55

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