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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.68, 508.16 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.68, 508.16 and 174.06 is: 261.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.68 : 508.16 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.68/508.16 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.68x = 508.16 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.68x = 88,450.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,450.33/338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.16

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