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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.19, 506.92 and 121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.19, 506.92 and 121.70 is: 182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.19 : 506.92 = 121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.19/506.92 = 121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.19x = 506.92 × 121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.19x = 61,692.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,692.16/338.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.42

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