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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.79, 506.18 and 175.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.79, 506.18 and 175.19 is: 262.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.79 : 506.18 = 175.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.79/506.18 = 175.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.79x = 506.18 × 175.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.79x = 88,674.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,674.27/337.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.52

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