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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.21, 507.15 and 173.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.21, 507.15 and 173.51 is: 260.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.21 : 507.15 = 173.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.21/507.15 = 173.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.21x = 507.15 × 173.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.21x = 87,995.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,995.60/338.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.18

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