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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.95, 506.46 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.95, 506.46 and 175.30 is: 262.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.95 : 506.46 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.95/506.46 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.95x = 506.46 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.95x = 88,782.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,782.44/337.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.71

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