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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.40, 507.06 and 176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.40, 507.06 and 176.13 is: 263.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.40 : 507.06 = 176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.40/507.06 = 176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.40x = 507.06 × 176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.40x = 89,308.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,308.48/338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.91

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