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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337, 505.58 and 105.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337, 505.58 and 105.89 is: 158.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337 : 505.58 = 105.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337/505.58 = 105.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337x = 505.58 × 105.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337x = 53,535.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,535.87/337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.86

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