Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.61, 507.59 and 174.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 338.61, 507.59 and 174.08 is: 260.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338.61 : 507.59 = 174.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338.61/507.59 = 174.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338.61x = 507.59 × 174.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338.61x = 88,361.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,361.27/338.61 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260.95
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