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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.01, 499.57 and 113.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.01, 499.57 and 113.65 is: 170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.01 : 499.57 = 113.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.01/499.57 = 113.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.01x = 499.57 × 113.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.01x = 56,776.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,776.13/333.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.50

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