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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.45, 507.80 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.45, 507.80 and 176.18 is: 264.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.45 : 507.80 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.45/507.80 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.45x = 507.80 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.45x = 89,462.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,462.11/338.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.33

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