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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.16, 507.13 and 121.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.16, 507.13 and 121.74 is: 182.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.16 : 507.13 = 121.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.16/507.13 = 121.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.16x = 507.13 × 121.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.16x = 61,738.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,738.01/338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.57

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