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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.49, 506.37 and 118.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.49, 506.37 and 118.14 is: 177.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.49 : 506.37 = 118.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.49/506.37 = 118.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.49x = 506.37 × 118.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.49x = 59,823.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,823.28/337.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.26

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