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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.83, 506.74 and 106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.83, 506.74 and 106.70 is: 160.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.83 : 506.74 = 106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.83/506.74 = 106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.83x = 506.74 × 106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.83x = 54,069.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,069.16/337.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.05

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