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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.16, 505.74 and 93.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.16, 505.74 and 93.67 is: 140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.16 : 505.74 = 93.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.16/505.74 = 93.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.16x = 505.74 × 93.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.16x = 47,371.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,371.40/337.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.50

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