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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.09, 505.65 and 174.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.09, 505.65 and 174.67 is: 262.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.09 : 505.65 = 174.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.09/505.65 = 174.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.09x = 505.65 × 174.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.09x = 88,321.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,321.89/337.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.01

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