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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.08, 499.67 and 178.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.08, 499.67 and 178.80 is: 268.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.08 : 499.67 = 178.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.08/499.67 = 178.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.08x = 499.67 × 178.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.08x = 89,340.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,340.15/333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.22

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