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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333, 499.12 and 159.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333, 499.12 and 159.53 is: 239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333 : 499.12 = 159.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333/499.12 = 159.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333x = 499.12 × 159.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333x = 79,621.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,621.72/333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.10

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