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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.58, 506.35 and 106.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.58, 506.35 and 106.48 is: 159.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.58 : 506.35 = 106.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.58/506.35 = 106.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.58x = 506.35 × 106.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.58x = 53,916.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,916.91/337.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.71

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