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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.70, 509.11 and 175.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.70, 509.11 and 175.03 is: 262.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.70 : 509.11 = 175.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.70/509.11 = 175.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.70x = 509.11 × 175.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.70x = 89,106.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,106.10/339.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.31

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