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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.64, 499.82 and 179.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.64, 499.82 and 179.33 is: 268.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.64 : 499.82 = 179.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.64/499.82 = 179.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.64x = 499.82 × 179.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.64x = 89,631.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,631.82/333.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.65

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