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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.14, 508.69 and 119.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.14, 508.69 and 119.77 is: 179.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.14 : 508.69 = 119.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.14/508.69 = 119.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.14x = 508.69 × 119.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.14x = 60,926.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,926.77/339.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.65

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