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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.99, 507.12 and 121.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.99, 507.12 and 121.59 is: 182.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.99 : 507.12 = 121.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.99/507.12 = 121.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.99x = 507.12 × 121.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.99x = 61,660.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,660.72/337.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.43

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