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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.93, 506.71 and 175.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.93, 506.71 and 175.21 is: 262.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.93 : 506.71 = 175.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.93/506.71 = 175.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.93x = 506.71 × 175.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.93x = 88,780.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,780.66/337.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.72

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