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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.05, 499.55 and 116.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.05, 499.55 and 116.62 is: 174.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.05 : 499.55 = 116.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.05/499.55 = 116.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.05x = 499.55 × 116.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.05x = 58,254.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,254.44/333.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.91

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