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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.85, 501.69 and 179.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.85, 501.69 and 179.89 is: 270.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.85 : 501.69 = 179.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.85/501.69 = 179.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.85x = 501.69 × 179.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.85x = 90,249.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,249.01/333.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.33

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