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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.11, 499.71 and 116.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.11, 499.71 and 116.63 is: 174.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.11 : 499.71 = 116.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.11/499.71 = 116.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.11x = 499.71 × 116.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.11x = 58,278.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,278.68/333.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.96

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