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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.66, 506.49 and 121.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.66, 506.49 and 121.24 is: 181.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.66 : 506.49 = 121.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.66/506.49 = 121.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.66x = 506.49 × 121.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.66x = 61,403.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,403.71/337.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.85

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