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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.71, 510.03 and 175.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.71, 510.03 and 175.31 is: 263.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.71 : 510.03 = 175.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.71/510.03 = 175.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.71x = 510.03 × 175.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.71x = 89,413.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,413.88/339.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.21

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