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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337, 505.50 and 174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337, 505.50 and 174.64 is: 261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337 : 505.50 = 174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337/505.50 = 174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337x = 505.50 × 174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337x = 88,280.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,280.52/337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.96

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