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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.16, 505.08 and 174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.16, 505.08 and 174.95 is: 262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.16 : 505.08 = 174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.16/505.08 = 174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.16x = 505.08 × 174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.16x = 88,363.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,363.75/337.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.08

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