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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.24, 508.59 and 176.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.24, 508.59 and 176.82 is: 265.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.24 : 508.59 = 176.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.24/508.59 = 176.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.24x = 508.59 × 176.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.24x = 89,928.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,928.88/339.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.09

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