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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.59, 500.04 and 179.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.59, 500.04 and 179.55 is: 269.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.59 : 500.04 = 179.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.59/500.04 = 179.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.59x = 500.04 × 179.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.59x = 89,782.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,782.18/333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.14

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