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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.85, 506.87 and 106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.85, 506.87 and 106.76 is: 160.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.85 : 506.87 = 106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.85/506.87 = 106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.85x = 506.87 × 106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.85x = 54,113.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,113.44/337.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.17

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