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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.91, 508.48 and 176.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.91, 508.48 and 176.55 is: 264.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.91 : 508.48 = 176.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.91/508.48 = 176.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.91x = 508.48 × 176.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.91x = 89,774.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,774.09/338.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.89

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