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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.77, 506.52 and 118.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.77, 506.52 and 118.33 is: 177.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.77 : 506.52 = 118.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.77/506.52 = 118.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.77x = 506.52 × 118.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.77x = 59,935.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,935.25/337.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.44

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