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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.07, 508.67 and 119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.07, 508.67 and 119.68 is: 179.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.07 : 508.67 = 119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.07/508.67 = 119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.07x = 508.67 × 119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.07x = 60,878.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,878.41/339.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.55

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