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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.39, 506.26 and 173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.39, 506.26 and 173.04 is: 259.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.39 : 506.26 = 173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.39/506.26 = 173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.39x = 506.26 × 173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.39x = 87,603.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,603.23/337.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.65

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