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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.83, 509.96 and 177.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.83, 509.96 and 177.63 is: 266.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.83 : 509.96 = 177.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.83/509.96 = 177.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.83x = 509.96 × 177.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.83x = 90,582.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,582.73/339.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.55

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