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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.08, 506.92 and 118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.08, 506.92 and 118.60 is: 177.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.08 : 506.92 = 118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.08/506.92 = 118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.08x = 506.92 × 118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.08x = 60,120.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,120.71/338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.83

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