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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.18, 506.18 and 175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.18, 506.18 and 175.64 is: 262.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.18 : 506.18 = 175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.18/506.18 = 175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.18x = 506.18 × 175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.18x = 88,903.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,903.36/338.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.89

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