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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.07, 505.53 and 174.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.07, 505.53 and 174.67 is: 261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.07 : 505.53 = 174.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.07/505.53 = 174.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.07x = 505.53 × 174.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.07x = 88,299.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,299.66/337.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.96

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