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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.10, 506.70 and 175.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.10, 506.70 and 175.74 is: 263.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.10 : 506.70 = 175.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.10/506.70 = 175.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.10x = 506.70 × 175.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.10x = 89,047.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,047.46/338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.38

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