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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.17, 507.33 and 121.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.17, 507.33 and 121.75 is: 182.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.17 : 507.33 = 121.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.17/507.33 = 121.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.17x = 507.33 × 121.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.17x = 61,767.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,767.43/338.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.65

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