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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.23, 505.98 and 174.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.23, 505.98 and 174.87 is: 262.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.23 : 505.98 = 174.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.23/505.98 = 174.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.23x = 505.98 × 174.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.23x = 88,480.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,480.72/337.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.38

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