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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.16, 507.11 and 121.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.16, 507.11 and 121.71 is: 182.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.16 : 507.11 = 121.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.16/507.11 = 121.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.16x = 507.11 × 121.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.16x = 61,719.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,719.75/338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.52

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