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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.93, 506.87 and 118.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.93, 506.87 and 118.58 is: 177.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.93 : 506.87 = 118.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.93/506.87 = 118.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.93x = 506.87 × 118.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.93x = 60,101.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,101.52/337.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.85

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