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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.82, 500.41 and 179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.82, 500.41 and 179.52 is: 269.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.82 : 500.41 = 179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.82/500.41 = 179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.82x = 500.41 × 179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.82x = 89,833.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,833.60/333.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.11

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