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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.96, 506.78 and 106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.96, 506.78 and 106.80 is: 160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.96 : 506.78 = 106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.96/506.78 = 106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.96x = 506.78 × 106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.96x = 54,124.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,124.10/337.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.15

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