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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.95, 497.78 and 177.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.95, 497.78 and 177.83 is: 266.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.95 : 497.78 = 177.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.95/497.78 = 177.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.95x = 497.78 × 177.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.95x = 88,520.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,520.22/331.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.67

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