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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.73, 506.52 and 121.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.73, 506.52 and 121.19 is: 181.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.73 : 506.52 = 121.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.73/506.52 = 121.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.73x = 506.52 × 121.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.73x = 61,382.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,382.63/337.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.75

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