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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.56, 506.74 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.56, 506.74 and 176.02 is: 263.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.56 : 506.74 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.56/506.74 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.56x = 506.74 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.56x = 89,196.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,196.37/338.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.46

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