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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.81, 507.97 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.81, 507.97 and 174.32 is: 261.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.81 : 507.97 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.81/507.97 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.81x = 507.97 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.81x = 88,550.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,550.16/338.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.36

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