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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337, 505.50 and 105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337, 505.50 and 105.92 is: 158.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337 : 505.50 = 105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337/505.50 = 105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337x = 505.50 × 105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337x = 53,542.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,542.56/337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.88

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