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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.97, 506.97 and 121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.97, 506.97 and 121.56 is: 182.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.97 : 506.97 = 121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.97/506.97 = 121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.97x = 506.97 × 121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.97x = 61,627.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,627.27/337.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.35

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