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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.52, 506.28 and 121.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.52, 506.28 and 121.09 is: 181.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.52 : 506.28 = 121.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.52/506.28 = 121.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.52x = 506.28 × 121.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.52x = 61,305.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,305.45/337.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.64

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