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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.26, 508.92 and 176.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.26, 508.92 and 176.90 is: 265.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.26 : 508.92 = 176.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.26/508.92 = 176.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.26x = 508.92 × 176.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.26x = 90,027.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,027.95/339.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.37

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