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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.24, 505.94 and 106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.24, 505.94 and 106.14 is: 159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.24 : 505.94 = 106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.24/505.94 = 106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.24x = 505.94 × 106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.24x = 53,700.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,700.47/337.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.24

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