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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.25, 505.96 and 106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.25, 505.96 and 106.16 is: 159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.25 : 505.96 = 106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.25/505.96 = 106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.25x = 505.96 × 106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.25x = 53,709.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,709.92/337.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.26

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