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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.22, 508.85 and 176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.22, 508.85 and 176.70 is: 265.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.22 : 508.85 = 176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.22/508.85 = 176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.22x = 508.85 × 176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.22x = 89,913.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,913.80/339.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.06

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