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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.23, 508.94 and 177.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.23, 508.94 and 177.02 is: 265.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.23 : 508.94 = 177.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.23/508.94 = 177.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.23x = 508.94 × 177.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.23x = 90,089.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,089.13/339.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.57

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