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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.79, 506.58 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.79, 506.58 and 121.32 is: 181.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.79 : 506.58 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.79/506.58 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.79x = 506.58 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.79x = 61,458.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,458.29/337.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.94

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