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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.14, 508.86 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.14, 508.86 and 176.94 is: 265.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.14 : 508.86 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.14/508.86 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.14x = 508.86 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.14x = 90,037.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,037.69/339.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.49

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