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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.35, 506.84 and 171.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.35, 506.84 and 171.07 is: 256.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.35 : 506.84 = 171.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.35/506.84 = 171.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.35x = 506.84 × 171.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.35x = 86,705.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,705.12/338.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.26

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