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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.70, 505.07 and 174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.70, 505.07 and 174.70 is: 262.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.70 : 505.07 = 174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.70/505.07 = 174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.70x = 505.07 × 174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.70x = 88,235.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,235.73/336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.06

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