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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.96, 497.94 and 177.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.96, 497.94 and 177.79 is: 266.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.96 : 497.94 = 177.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.96/497.94 = 177.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.96x = 497.94 × 177.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.96x = 88,528.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,528.75/331.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.69

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