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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.85, 500.95 and 179.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.85, 500.95 and 179.62 is: 269.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.85 : 500.95 = 179.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.85/500.95 = 179.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.85x = 500.95 × 179.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.85x = 89,980.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,980.64/333.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.52

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