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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337, 504.96 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337, 504.96 and 174.48 is: 261.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337 : 504.96 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337/504.96 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337x = 504.96 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337x = 88,105.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,105.42/337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.44

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