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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.84, 506.66 and 121.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.84, 506.66 and 121.40 is: 182.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.84 : 506.66 = 121.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.84/506.66 = 121.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.84x = 506.66 × 121.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.84x = 61,508.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,508.52/337.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.06

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