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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333, 499.90 and 162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333, 499.90 and 162.04 is: 243.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333 : 499.90 = 162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333/499.90 = 162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333x = 499.90 × 162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333x = 81,003.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,003.80/333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.25

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