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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.54, 506.32 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.54, 506.32 and 120.96 is: 181.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.54 : 506.32 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.54/506.32 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.54x = 506.32 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.54x = 61,244.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,244.47/337.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.44

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