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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.14, 506.90 and 121.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.14, 506.90 and 121.67 is: 182.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.14 : 506.90 = 121.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.14/506.90 = 121.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.14x = 506.90 × 121.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.14x = 61,674.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,674.52/338.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.39

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