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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.87, 505.31 and 174.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.87, 505.31 and 174.67 is: 262.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.87 : 505.31 = 174.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.87/505.31 = 174.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.87x = 505.31 × 174.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.87x = 88,262.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,262.28/336.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.01

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