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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.91, 507.17 and 173.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.91, 507.17 and 173.50 is: 260.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.91 : 507.17 = 173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.91/507.17 = 173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.91x = 507.17 × 173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.91x = 87,991.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,991.96/337.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.40

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