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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.09, 499.46 and 113.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.09, 499.46 and 113.65 is: 170.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.09 : 499.46 = 113.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.09/499.46 = 113.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.09x = 499.46 × 113.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.09x = 56,761.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,761.81/333.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.41

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