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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.97, 500.78 and 179.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.97, 500.78 and 179.93 is: 269.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.97 : 500.78 = 179.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.97/500.78 = 179.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.97x = 500.78 × 179.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.97x = 90,105.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,105.35/333.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.80

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