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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.33, 505.72 and 174.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.33, 505.72 and 174.93 is: 262.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.33 : 505.72 = 174.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.33/505.72 = 174.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.33x = 505.72 × 174.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.33x = 88,465.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,465.60/337.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.25

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