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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.10, 505.67 and 174.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.10, 505.67 and 174.74 is: 262.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.10 : 505.67 = 174.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.10/505.67 = 174.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.10x = 505.67 × 174.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.10x = 88,360.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,360.78/337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.12

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