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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.06, 506.84 and 106.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.06, 506.84 and 106.82 is: 160.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.06 : 506.84 = 106.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.06/506.84 = 106.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.06x = 506.84 × 106.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.06x = 54,137.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,137.58/338.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.14

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