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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.41, 507.23 and 173.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.41, 507.23 and 173.73 is: 260.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.41 : 507.23 = 173.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.41/507.23 = 173.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.41x = 507.23 × 173.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.41x = 88,121.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,121.07/338.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.40

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