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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.46, 499.76 and 179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.46, 499.76 and 179.46 is: 268.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.46 : 499.76 = 179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.46/499.76 = 179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.46x = 499.76 × 179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.46x = 89,686.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,686.93/333.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.96

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