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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.41, 506.05 and 106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.41, 506.05 and 106.27 is: 159.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.41 : 506.05 = 106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.41/506.05 = 106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.41x = 506.05 × 106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.41x = 53,776.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,776.40/337.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.38

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