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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.26, 506.23 and 175.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.26, 506.23 and 175.06 is: 262.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.26 : 506.23 = 175.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.26/506.23 = 175.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.26x = 506.23 × 175.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.26x = 88,620.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,620.62/337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.77

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