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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.96, 506.95 and 106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.96, 506.95 and 106.88 is: 160.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.96 : 506.95 = 106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.96/506.95 = 106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.96x = 506.95 × 106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.96x = 54,182.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,182.82/337.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.32

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