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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.35, 500.16 and 179.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.35, 500.16 and 179.09 is: 268.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.35 : 500.16 = 179.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.35/500.16 = 179.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.35x = 500.16 × 179.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.35x = 89,573.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,573.65/333.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.71

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