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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.04, 505.19 and 174.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.04, 505.19 and 174.74 is: 261.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.04 : 505.19 = 174.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.04/505.19 = 174.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.04x = 505.19 × 174.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.04x = 88,273.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,273.50/337.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.91

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