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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.69, 506.55 and 121.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.69, 506.55 and 121.19 is: 181.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.69 : 506.55 = 121.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.69/506.55 = 121.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.69x = 506.55 × 121.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.69x = 61,388.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,388.79/337.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.79

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