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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.76, 496.90 and 177.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.76, 496.90 and 177.42 is: 265.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.76 : 496.90 = 177.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.76/496.90 = 177.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.76x = 496.90 × 177.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.76x = 88,160.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,160.00/331.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.73

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