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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.58, 498.96 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.58, 498.96 and 178.44 is: 267.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.58 : 498.96 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.58/498.96 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.58x = 498.96 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.58x = 89,034.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,034.42/332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.71

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