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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.51, 507.87 and 176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.51, 507.87 and 176.31 is: 264.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.51 : 507.87 = 176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.51/507.87 = 176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.51x = 507.87 × 176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.51x = 89,542.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,542.56/338.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.52

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