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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.15, 505.01 and 174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.15, 505.01 and 174.34 is: 261.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.15 : 505.01 = 174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.15/505.01 = 174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.15x = 505.01 × 174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.15x = 88,043.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,043.44/337.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.14

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