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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.41, 509.39 and 177.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.41, 509.39 and 177.14 is: 265.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.41 : 509.39 = 177.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.41/509.39 = 177.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.41x = 509.39 × 177.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.41x = 90,229.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,229.91/339.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.85

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