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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.26, 505.94 and 106.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.26, 505.94 and 106.11 is: 159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.26 : 505.94 = 106.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.26/505.94 = 106.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.26x = 505.94 × 106.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.26x = 53,685.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,685.29/337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.18

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