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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.58, 508.43 and 174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.58, 508.43 and 174.70 is: 261.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.58 : 508.43 = 174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.58/508.43 = 174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.58x = 508.43 × 174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.58x = 88,823.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,823.79/339.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.57

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