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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.08, 499.54 and 113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.08, 499.54 and 113.68 is: 170.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.08 : 499.54 = 113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.08/499.54 = 113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.08x = 499.54 × 113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.08x = 56,787.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,787.71/333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.49

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