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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.86, 498.26 and 178.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.86, 498.26 and 178.40 is: 267.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.86 : 498.26 = 178.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.86/498.26 = 178.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.86x = 498.26 × 178.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.86x = 88,889.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,889.58/332.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.05

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