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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.16, 507.24 and 121.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.16, 507.24 and 121.73 is: 182.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.16 : 507.24 = 121.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.16/507.24 = 121.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.16x = 507.24 × 121.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.16x = 61,746.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,746.33/338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.60

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