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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.76, 506.53 and 121.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.76, 506.53 and 121.29 is: 181.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.76 : 506.53 = 121.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.76/506.53 = 121.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.76x = 506.53 × 121.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.76x = 61,437.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,437.02/337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.90

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