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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.08, 499.71 and 178.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.08, 499.71 and 178.94 is: 268.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.08 : 499.71 = 178.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.08/499.71 = 178.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.08x = 499.71 × 178.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.08x = 89,418.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,418.11/333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.46

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