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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.31, 506.03 and 174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.31, 506.03 and 174.95 is: 262.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.31 : 506.03 = 174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.31/506.03 = 174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.31x = 506.03 × 174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.31x = 88,526.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,526.54/337.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.45

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