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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.22, 505.90 and 174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.22, 505.90 and 174.86 is: 262.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.22 : 505.90 = 174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.22/505.90 = 174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.22x = 505.90 × 174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.22x = 88,462.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,462.94/337.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.33

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