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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.73, 506.59 and 121.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.73, 506.59 and 121.25 is: 181.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.73 : 506.59 = 121.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.73/506.59 = 121.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.73x = 506.59 × 121.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.73x = 61,425.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,425.00/337.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.88

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