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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.16, 506.63 and 176.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.16, 506.63 and 176.03 is: 263.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.16 : 506.63 = 176.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.16/506.63 = 176.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.16x = 506.63 × 176.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.16x = 89,179.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,179.99/338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.72

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