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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.76, 505.31 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.76, 505.31 and 174.44 is: 261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.76 : 505.31 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.76/505.31 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.76x = 505.31 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.76x = 88,146.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,146.28/336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.75

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