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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.59, 506.48 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.59, 506.48 and 106.47 is: 159.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.59 : 506.48 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.59/506.48 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.59x = 506.48 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.59x = 53,924.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,924.39/337.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.73

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