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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.77, 506.84 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.77, 506.84 and 121.50 is: 182.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.77 : 506.84 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.77/506.84 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.77x = 506.84 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.77x = 61,581.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,581.06/337.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.32

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