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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.17, 499.45 and 116.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.17, 499.45 and 116.63 is: 174.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.17 : 499.45 = 116.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.17/499.45 = 116.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.17x = 499.45 × 116.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.17x = 58,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,250.85/333.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.84

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