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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.57, 506.32 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.57, 506.32 and 106.44 is: 159.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.57 : 506.32 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.57/506.32 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.57x = 506.32 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.57x = 53,891.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,891.13/337.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.64

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