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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.55, 506.28 and 106.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.55, 506.28 and 106.43 is: 159.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.55 : 506.28 = 106.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.55/506.28 = 106.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.55x = 506.28 × 106.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.55x = 53,883.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,883.38/337.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.63

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