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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.71, 506.45 and 121.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.71, 506.45 and 121.24 is: 181.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.71 : 506.45 = 121.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.71/506.45 = 121.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.71x = 506.45 × 121.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.71x = 61,401.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,401.39/337.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.82

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