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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339, 507.71 and 174.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339, 507.71 and 174.21 is: 260.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339 : 507.71 = 174.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339/507.71 = 174.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339x = 507.71 × 174.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339x = 88,447.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,447.29/339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.91

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