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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.20, 505.86 and 106.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.20, 505.86 and 106.10 is: 159.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.20 : 505.86 = 106.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.20/505.86 = 106.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.20x = 505.86 × 106.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.20x = 53,669.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,669.22/337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.16

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