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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.49, 507.40 and 173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.49, 507.40 and 173.96 is: 260.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.49 : 507.40 = 173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.49/507.40 = 173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.49x = 507.40 × 173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.49x = 88,267.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,267.30/338.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.77

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