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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.39, 507.34 and 173.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.39, 507.34 and 173.45 is: 260.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.39 : 507.34 = 173.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.39/507.34 = 173.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.39x = 507.34 × 173.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.39x = 87,998.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,998.12/338.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.05

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