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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.57, 500.37 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.57, 500.37 and 179.64 is: 269.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.57 : 500.37 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.57/500.37 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.57x = 500.37 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.57x = 89,886.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,886.47/333.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.47

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