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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.88, 506.88 and 106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.88, 506.88 and 106.76 is: 160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.88 : 506.88 = 106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.88/506.88 = 106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.88x = 506.88 × 106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.88x = 54,111.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,111.97/337.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.15

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