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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.96, 506.91 and 121.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.96, 506.91 and 121.54 is: 182.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.96 : 506.91 = 121.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.96/506.91 = 121.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.96x = 506.91 × 121.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.96x = 61,609.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,609.84/337.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.30

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