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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.15, 499.45 and 124.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.15, 499.45 and 124.85 is: 187.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.15 : 499.45 = 124.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.15/499.45 = 124.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.15x = 499.45 × 124.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.15x = 62,356.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,356.33/333.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.17

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