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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.93, 504.99 and 174.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.93, 504.99 and 174.53 is: 261.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.93 : 504.99 = 174.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.93/504.99 = 174.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.93x = 504.99 × 174.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.93x = 88,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,133.38/336.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.58

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