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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.72, 506.58 and 175.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.72, 506.58 and 175.31 is: 262.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.72 : 506.58 = 175.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.72/506.58 = 175.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.72x = 506.58 × 175.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.72x = 88,808.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,808.54/337.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.97

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