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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.96, 508.20 and 176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.96, 508.20 and 176.72 is: 264.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.96 : 508.20 = 176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.96/508.20 = 176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.96x = 508.20 × 176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.96x = 89,809.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,809.10/338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.95

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