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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.17, 497.85 and 178.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.17, 497.85 and 178.17 is: 267.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.17 : 497.85 = 178.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.17/497.85 = 178.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.17x = 497.85 × 178.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.17x = 88,699.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,699.40/332.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.03

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