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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.37, 505.91 and 106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.37, 505.91 and 106.18 is: 159.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.37 : 505.91 = 106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.37/505.91 = 106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.37x = 505.91 × 106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.37x = 53,716.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,716.52/337.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.22

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