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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.67, 506.45 and 106.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.67, 506.45 and 106.55 is: 159.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.67 : 506.45 = 106.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.67/506.45 = 106.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.67x = 506.45 × 106.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.67x = 53,959.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,959.98/337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.80

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