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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.20, 507.98 and 174.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.20, 507.98 and 174.23 is: 260.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.20 : 507.98 = 174.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.20/507.98 = 174.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.20x = 507.98 × 174.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.20x = 88,507.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,507.06/339.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.93

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