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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.05, 506.43 and 175.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.05, 506.43 and 175.90 is: 263.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.05 : 506.43 = 175.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.05/506.43 = 175.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.05x = 506.43 × 175.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.05x = 89,081.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,081.04/338.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.51

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