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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.65, 506.49 and 106.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.65, 506.49 and 106.57 is: 159.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.65 : 506.49 = 106.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.65/506.49 = 106.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.65x = 506.49 × 106.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.65x = 53,976.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,976.64/337.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.86

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