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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.10, 505.40 and 174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.10, 505.40 and 174.68 is: 261.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.10 : 505.40 = 174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.10/505.40 = 174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.10x = 505.40 × 174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.10x = 88,283.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,283.27/337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.89

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