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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.36, 508.86 and 177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.36, 508.86 and 177.18 is: 265.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.36 : 508.86 = 177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.36/508.86 = 177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.36x = 508.86 × 177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.36x = 90,159.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,159.81/339.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.68

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