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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.35, 508.58 and 176.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.35, 508.58 and 176.99 is: 265.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.35 : 508.58 = 176.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.35/508.58 = 176.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.35x = 508.58 × 176.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.35x = 90,012.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,012.69/339.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.25

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