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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.16, 506.72 and 175.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.16, 506.72 and 175.96 is: 263.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.16 : 506.72 = 175.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.16/506.72 = 175.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.16x = 506.72 × 175.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.16x = 89,162.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,162.45/338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.67

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