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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.13, 508.53 and 174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.13, 508.53 and 174.68 is: 261.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.13 : 508.53 = 174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.13/508.53 = 174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.13x = 508.53 × 174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.13x = 88,827.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,827.48/339.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.93

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