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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.19, 505.31 and 174.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.19, 505.31 and 174.67 is: 261.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.19 : 505.31 = 174.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.19/505.31 = 174.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.19x = 505.31 × 174.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.19x = 88,260.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,260.36/337.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.76

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