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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.52, 507.76 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.52, 507.76 and 176.12 is: 264.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.52 : 507.76 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.52/507.76 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.52x = 507.76 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.52x = 89,426.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,426.69/338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.17

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