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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.71, 507.25 and 173.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.71, 507.25 and 173.77 is: 260.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.71 : 507.25 = 173.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.71/507.25 = 173.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.71x = 507.25 × 173.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.71x = 88,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,142.30/338.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.23

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