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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.87, 507.09 and 173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.87, 507.09 and 173.64 is: 260.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.87 : 507.09 = 173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.87/507.09 = 173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.87x = 507.09 × 173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.87x = 88,053.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,053.66/337.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.61

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