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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.12, 508.82 and 176.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.12, 508.82 and 176.84 is: 265.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.12 : 508.82 = 176.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.12/508.82 = 176.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.12x = 508.82 × 176.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.12x = 89,979.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,979.73/339.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.33

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