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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.06, 507.17 and 173.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.06, 507.17 and 173.47 is: 260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.06 : 507.17 = 173.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.06/507.17 = 173.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.06x = 507.17 × 173.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.06x = 87,977.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,977.71/338.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.24

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