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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.54, 509 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.54, 509 and 177.04 is: 265.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.54 : 509 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.54/509 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.54x = 509 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.54x = 90,110.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,110.82/339.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.39

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