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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.20, 508.33 and 176.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.20, 508.33 and 176.54 is: 264.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.20 : 508.33 = 176.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.20/508.33 = 176.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.20x = 508.33 × 176.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.20x = 89,741.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,741.41/339.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.57

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