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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.72, 506.67 and 106.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.72, 506.67 and 106.60 is: 159.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.72 : 506.67 = 106.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.72/506.67 = 106.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.72x = 506.67 × 106.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.72x = 54,010.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,010.49/337.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.93

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