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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.70, 499.95 and 178.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.70, 499.95 and 178.71 is: 268.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.70 : 499.95 = 178.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.70/499.95 = 178.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.70x = 499.95 × 178.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.70x = 89,346.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,346.06/332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.55

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