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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.78, 500.10 and 179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.78, 500.10 and 179.48 is: 268.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.78 : 500.10 = 179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.78/500.10 = 179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.78x = 500.10 × 179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.78x = 89,755.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,755.45/333.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.91

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