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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.39, 498.80 and 178.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.39, 498.80 and 178.40 is: 267.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.39 : 498.80 = 178.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.39/498.80 = 178.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.39x = 498.80 × 178.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.39x = 88,987.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,987.61/332.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.72

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