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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.16, 499.75 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.16, 499.75 and 116.73 is: 175.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.16 : 499.75 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.16/499.75 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.16x = 499.75 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.16x = 58,335.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,335.53/333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.10

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