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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.10, 499.80 and 179.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.10, 499.80 and 179.08 is: 268.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.10 : 499.80 = 179.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.10/499.80 = 179.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.10x = 499.80 × 179.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.10x = 89,504.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,504.18/333.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.70

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