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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.63, 506.52 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.63, 506.52 and 106.52 is: 159.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.63 : 506.52 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.63/506.52 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.63x = 506.52 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.63x = 53,952.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,952.73/337.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.80

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