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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.11, 506.74 and 121.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.11, 506.74 and 121.45 is: 182.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.11 : 506.74 = 121.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.11/506.74 = 121.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.11x = 506.74 × 121.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.11x = 61,543.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,543.57/338.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.02

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