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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.67, 506.19 and 175.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.67, 506.19 and 175.46 is: 263.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.67 : 506.19 = 175.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.67/506.19 = 175.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.67x = 506.19 × 175.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.67x = 88,816.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,816.10/337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.03

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