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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.76, 499.45 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.76, 499.45 and 178.66 is: 268.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.76 : 499.45 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.76/499.45 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.76x = 499.45 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.76x = 89,231.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,231.74/332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.16

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