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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.30, 499.62 and 179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.30, 499.62 and 179.13 is: 268.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.30 : 499.62 = 179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.30/499.62 = 179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.30x = 499.62 × 179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.30x = 89,496.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,496.93/333.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.52

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