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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333, 499.60 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333, 499.60 and 116.44 is: 174.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333 : 499.60 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333/499.60 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333x = 499.60 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333x = 58,173.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,173.42/333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.69

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