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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.62, 505.80 and 174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.62, 505.80 and 174.90 is: 262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.62 : 505.80 = 174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.62/505.80 = 174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.62x = 505.80 × 174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.62x = 88,464.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,464.42/337.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.02

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