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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.56, 507.66 and 176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.56, 507.66 and 176.08 is: 264.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.56 : 507.66 = 176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.56/507.66 = 176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.56x = 507.66 × 176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.56x = 89,388.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,388.77/338.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.03

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