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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.97, 498.11 and 178.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.97, 498.11 and 178.02 is: 267.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.97 : 498.11 = 178.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.97/498.11 = 178.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.97x = 498.11 × 178.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.97x = 88,672.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,672.65/331.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.11

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