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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.74, 506.78 and 155.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.74, 506.78 and 155.17 is: 232.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.74 : 506.78 = 155.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.74/506.78 = 155.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.74x = 506.78 × 155.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.74x = 78,637.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,637.05/337.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.83

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