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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.02, 506.82 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.02, 506.82 and 173.28 is: 259.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.02 : 506.82 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.02/506.82 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.02x = 506.82 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.02x = 87,821.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,821.77/338.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.81

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