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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.91, 504.45 and 174.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.91, 504.45 and 174.25 is: 260.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.91 : 504.45 = 174.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.91/504.45 = 174.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.91x = 504.45 × 174.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.91x = 87,901.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,901.53/336.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.91

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