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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.72, 498 and 178.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.72, 498 and 178.26 is: 266.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.72 : 498 = 178.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.72/498 = 178.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.72x = 498 × 178.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.72x = 88,773.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,773.48/332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.82

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