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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.09, 505.74 and 106.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.09, 505.74 and 106.01 is: 159.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.09 : 505.74 = 106.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.09/505.74 = 106.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.09x = 505.74 × 106.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.09x = 53,613.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,613.26/337.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.05

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