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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.44, 509.43 and 174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.44, 509.43 and 174.90 is: 262.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.44 : 509.43 = 174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.44/509.43 = 174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.44x = 509.43 × 174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.44x = 89,098.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,098.65/339.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.49

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