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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.03, 507.08 and 106.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.03, 507.08 and 106.86 is: 160.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.03 : 507.08 = 106.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.03/507.08 = 106.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.03x = 507.08 × 106.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.03x = 54,186.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,186.57/338.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.30

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