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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.92, 506.94 and 106.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.92, 506.94 and 106.86 is: 160.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.92 : 506.94 = 106.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.92/506.94 = 106.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.92x = 506.94 × 106.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.92x = 54,171.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,171.61/337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.31

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