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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.02, 499.26 and 116.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.02, 499.26 and 116.58 is: 174.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.02 : 499.26 = 116.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.02/499.26 = 116.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.02x = 499.26 × 116.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.02x = 58,203.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,203.73/333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.78

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