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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.96, 507.02 and 106.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.96, 507.02 and 106.86 is: 160.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.96 : 507.02 = 106.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.96/507.02 = 106.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.96x = 507.02 × 106.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.96x = 54,178.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,178.71/337.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.31

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