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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.85, 499.45 and 178.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.85, 499.45 and 178.62 is: 268.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.85 : 499.45 = 178.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.85/499.45 = 178.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.85x = 499.45 × 178.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.85x = 89,211.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,211.76/332.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.02

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