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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.47, 498.53 and 178.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.47, 498.53 and 178.43 is: 267.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.47 : 498.53 = 178.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.47/498.53 = 178.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.47x = 498.53 × 178.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.47x = 88,952.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,952.71/332.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.55

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