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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.38, 507.67 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.38, 507.67 and 176.18 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.38 : 507.67 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.38/507.67 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.38x = 507.67 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.38x = 89,438.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,438.32/338.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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