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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.44, 498.12 and 178.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.44, 498.12 and 178.18 is: 266.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.44 : 498.12 = 178.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.44/498.12 = 178.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.44x = 498.12 × 178.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.44x = 88,755.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,755.02/332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.98

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