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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.95, 504.96 and 174.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.95, 504.96 and 174.30 is: 261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.95 : 504.96 = 174.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.95/504.96 = 174.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.95x = 504.96 × 174.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.95x = 88,014.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,014.53/336.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.21

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