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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.28, 505.89 and 106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.28, 505.89 and 106.16 is: 159.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.28 : 505.89 = 106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.28/505.89 = 106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.28x = 505.89 × 106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.28x = 53,706.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,706.55/337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.23

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