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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339, 508.76 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339, 508.76 and 176.64 is: 265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339 : 508.76 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339/508.76 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339x = 508.76 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339x = 89,867.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,867.37/339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.10

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