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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333, 499.59 and 116.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333, 499.59 and 116.57 is: 174.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333 : 499.59 = 116.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333/499.59 = 116.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333x = 499.59 × 116.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333x = 58,238.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,238.46/333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.89

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