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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.55, 498.78 and 178.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.55, 498.78 and 178.47 is: 267.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.55 : 498.78 = 178.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.55/498.78 = 178.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.55x = 498.78 × 178.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.55x = 89,017.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,017.27/332.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.68

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