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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.55, 506.47 and 175.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.55, 506.47 and 175.35 is: 263.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.55 : 506.47 = 175.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.55/506.47 = 175.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.55x = 506.47 × 175.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.55x = 88,809.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,809.51/337.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.10

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